Tanjung Senubing Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇮🇩Riau Islands, IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Senubing Lighthouse

A white metal framework tower stands 98 meters tall, with its focal height reaching 106 meters. This structure emits a single white flash every 4 seconds. The lighthouse is operational and its light is visible for 26 nautical miles. It is located in the Riau Islands.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 4s
Focal Height
106m
Geographic Range
26NM

Location

City
Riau Islands
Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
3.9619°
Longitude
108.4006°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
98m
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: White metal framework tower; 98

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
F1836.7
NGA No.
21108
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Senubing Lighthouse at night?

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Tanjung Senubing displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area.

Which ports and harbors does Tanjung Senubing Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Tanjung Senubing Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Ranai at 2.9 NM to the SSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Tanjung Senubing Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Tanjung Senubing Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.

How can I track vessels near Tanjung Senubing Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Tanjung Senubing Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

What is the Tanjung Senubing lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Riau Islands, ID. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.