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Tanjung Ungo Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Ungo Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, standing 12 meters tall on a platform supported by piles, emits a white flash every 5 seconds. With a geographic range of 11 nautical miles, it is a square white structure situated on piles. The site is open for access, but the tower itself is not open to the public. The nearest port is Tanjung Balai, located 27.3 kilometers away. This aid to navigation has been operational and guiding vessels.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns ships navigating the strait separating the mainland from Pulau Mendol, a key passage for regional shipping.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.5452°
Longitude
103.3267°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tanjung Balai(27.3 km)
Admiralty No.
F1428.4.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square white skeletal tower on a platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Ungo Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Ungo displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tanjung Ungo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanjung Ungo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tanjungbalai at 28 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Muara Bangkong (28.8 NM ESE), Durian (31.8 NM NNE), KARIMUN BESAR (33.6 NM NNE), Nipah (36.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanjung Ungo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Ungo 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.
What shipping routes pass near Tanjung Ungo Lighthouse?+
Tanjung Ungo Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Tanjung Ungo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Ungo 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. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.