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Tawau Division: Lahad Datu District Lighthouses Lighthouse

white 10s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tawau Division: Lahad Datu District Lighthouses Lighthouse

A cylindrical steel tower, 22 meters in height, stands painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its light reaches a focal height of 26 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.5 nautical miles. This aid is operational, emitting a single white flash. The structure is located near the port of Sabahat, 9.9 kilometers away, along the coast of Borneo where tropical vegetation meets the Celebes Sea. It is identified in navigational lists by numbers such as NGA 24624 and Admiralty F1988.3.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating the Celebes Sea, assisting passage near the port of Sabahat and helping mariners avoid underwater hazards in a commercially important maritime area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
white 10s
Light Color
white
Interval
10s
Raw Code
L.Fl.W
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
5.1405°
Longitude
119.2139°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: round steel tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sabahat(9.9 km)
Admiralty No.
F1988.3
NGA No.
24624
ARLHS No.
EMA-011
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Tawau Division: Lahad Datu District Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tawau Division: Lahad Datu District Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is SAHABAT at 9.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Sabahat (11.7 NM WSW), Bakapit (39.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tawau Division: Lahad Datu District Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tawau Division: Lahad Datu District Lighthouses 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 Tawau Division: Lahad Datu District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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