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Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 2s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses Lighthouse

This square tower, painted red, stands 7 meters above the water. It emits a single red flash every 2 seconds. The structure features red piles and a red square daymark. Visitors can access the site, but the tower is closed to the public. It is located approximately 19 kilometers from the nearest port, Tawau. The geographic range of its light is 9.3 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This aid is indispensable for ships navigating the busy approaches to Tawau Port, warning of hazards near the harbor entrance. Its red light provides clear guidance for vessels transiting the narrow channels and congested waters around this significant regional port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl R 2s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
4.1447°
Longitude
118.1728°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tawau(19.0 km)
Admiralty No.
F1993.5
NGA No.
24716

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: PORT (IALA A) Red piles, red square daymark. AIS (MMSI No 005331915)

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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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.