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Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 2s🇲🇾, MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in , MY. It is currently operational and active, providing guidance to vessels navigating the surrounding waters. The light sits at a focal height of 7 meters above mean sea level.

Light characteristic: The identifying signal of this lighthouse is Fl Red 2s. This characteristic is published in the relevant List of Lights and can be used by mariners to confirm their position relative to the coast. The light color is red, which may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Position: Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse is positioned at 4.1447°N, 118.1728°E in MY.

Geographic context: Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse is situated on the South China Sea. The location falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round.

Nearby lighthouses in MY: Other lighthouses in the region include An Bang, Baram, Batu Tinagat, Bintulu, Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Front. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

Tawau, Sabah

MYTWU

17.2 NMWNW

Sibuko Bay

XZSBY

18.2 NMSSW

Nunukan

IDNNX

30.6 NMW

Kunak, Sabah

MYKUN

33.1 NMN

Labuan Haji

MYLBH

34.3 NMNE

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
0 flashes
Interval
2s

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
7m
Light Range
Not available
Status
ACTIVE
City
—
Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
4.1447°
Longitude
118.1728°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 2s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tawau, Sabah at 17.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Sibuko Bay (18.2 NM SSW), Nunukan (30.6 NM W), Kunak, Sabah (33.1 NM N), Labuan Haji (34.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tawau Division: Tawau 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: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tawau Division: Tawau 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.