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Tanjung Tungku Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 20s🇲🇾Sarawak, Labuan, and Sabah (East Malaysia), MYOperational

This steel, round lighthouse was built in 1961. It stands 24 meters tall and emits a white light. The tower is painted white, though historical records and photographs indicate an earlier triangular steel skeletal tower with red and white horizontal bands. The station is located on a promontory approximately 80 kilometers east of Lahad Datu. While the site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
24NM
Year Built
1961
Admiralty No.
F1988.6
NGA No.
24628
ARLHS No.
EMA-010
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Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
steel
City
Sarawak, Labuan, and Sabah (East Malaysia)
Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
4.9964°
Longitude
118.8641°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do mariners identify Tanjung Tungku Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Tungku displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 20s — 3 white flashes every 20 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 Tungku Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanjung Tungku Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sabahat at 11 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include SAHABAT (13 NM ENE), Bakapit (17 NM W), Lahad Datu, Sabah (29.2 NM W), Labuan Haji (33.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanjung Tungku Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Tungku 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.
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