Lumut Lighthouse

Lumut Lighthouse has a focal height of 33 metres, a tower height of 32 metres and a range of 24.3 nautical miles. It was built in 2005.

Focal height
33 metres
Tower height
32 metres
Range
24.3 nautical miles
Built
2005
Light characteristic
Fl (3) W 15s.
Coordinates
4.64951, 114.4086
Lumut Lighthouse

The Lumut Lighthouse is located in Kampong Lumut II, Belait District, Brunei. It was constructed in 2004 and became operational in 2005. The lighthouse is a 32-metre-tall structure with a hexagonal tower, balcony, and lantern. It is painted red, white, and blue and is equipped with LED illumination.

The lighthouse serves as an auxiliary aid to navigation for vessels approaching Lumut on the South China Sea. It has a focal plane of approximately 33 metres above sea level and displays three white flashes every 15 seconds. The nominal range of the lighthouse is 45 kilometres, making it an essential guide for vessels in the area.

The Lumut Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been constructed at a cost of B$937,212.08 and commencing operation in March 2005. It is maintained by the Maritime and Port Authority Brunei Darussalam, also known as the Ports and Marine Department. The lighthouse continues to play an important role in ensuring the safe passage of vessels in the South China Sea, and its distinctive design makes it a notable landmark in the area.

Light and tower

It has a hexagonal tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is red, white and blue. The light has a focal height of 33 metres. The light has a range of 24.3 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) W 15s. It is managed by [[Maritime and Port Authority Brunei Darussalam|Maritime Port Authority Brunei Darussalam]].

Details

Name
Lumut Lighthouse<br>{{lang|ms|Rumah Api Lumut}}
Marking
red, white and blue
Range Nm
24.3
Foundation
1-story keeper's house
Year Built
2005
Description
The '''Lumut''' '''Lighthouse''' () is an active navigational aid located in Kampong Lumut II, Belait District, Brunei. Constructed in 2004 and operational since 2005, the 32-metre-tall structure is painted red, white, and blue and fitted with LED illumination. Serving as an auxiliary aid to vessels approaching Lumut on the South China Sea, it is maintained by the Ports and Marine Department.
Tower Shape
hexagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Image Caption
The lighthouse in 2022
Location Text
{{flag|Brunei}} Sungai Kayu Ara, [[Mukim Liang|Liang]], [[Belait District|Belait]]
Focal Height M
33
Managing Agent
[[Maritime and Port Authority Brunei Darussalam|Maritime Port Authority Brunei Darussalam]]
Tower Height M
32
Light Characteristic
Fl (3) W 15s.
Construction Material
concrete tower