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Tawau Division: Semporna District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tawau Division: Semporna District Lighthouses Lighthouse

A 24-meter cylindrical steel skeletal tower stands as a navigational aid in the Semporna District. Painted with red and white horizontal bands, its light is visible for 14.7 nautical miles. The white light produces a single flash every 20 seconds. This structure is located near Labuan Haji, approximately 19.9 kilometers away. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is not accessible.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of the numerous reefs and shoals within the Semporna archipelago, guiding traffic through busy routes connecting the islands and the mainland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
4.5770°
Longitude
118.9488°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Labuan Haji(19.9 km)
ARLHS No.
EMA-004

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

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

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 Tawau Division: Semporna District Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Tawau Division: Semporna District Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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 Tawau Division: Semporna District Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tawau Division: Semporna District Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Labuan Haji at 19.7 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Sabahat (29.8 NM N), SAHABAT (30.6 NM NNE), Bakapit (31.3 NM NW), Kunak, Sabah (42.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tawau Division: Semporna District Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tawau Division: Semporna 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: Semporna District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tawau Division: Semporna District Lighthouses 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.