Lumut Lighthouse
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| Location |  Brunei Sungai Kayu Ara, Liang, Belait |
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| Coordinates | 4°38′58″N 114°24′31″E / 4.6495091°N 114.4085950°E |
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| Constructed | 2005 |
| Foundation | 1-story keeper's house |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Shape | hexagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | red, white and blue[2] |
| Operator | Maritime Port Authority Brunei Darussalam |
| Light | |
| First lit | March 2005  |
| Focal height | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Range | 45 km (24 nmi)[1] |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 15s. |
The Lumut Lighthouse (Malay: Rumah Api Lumut) is an active navigational beacon situated in Kampong Sungai Kayu Ara, under the administration of Kampong Lumut II in Mukim Liang, Belait District, Brunei.[3] Overlooking Lumut Beach, the lighthouse stands out prominently in the area.[4] It is located approximately 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) from Seria.[5] Initially overseen by the Ports Department and the Marine Department, its management was later transferred to the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD).[4]
Design
[edit]The lighthouse stands 32 metres (105 ft) tall and is painted in red, white, and blue.[6] It has been modernised with light-emitting diode lighting and features a focal plane approximately 33 metres above sea level. The light emits three white flashes every 15 seconds from a 30-metre hexagonal tower equipped with a lantern and gallery. With a listed range of 45 kilometres (28 mi), the lighthouse serves as a navigational aid for ships heading toward Lumut, an area on the South China Sea located west of the entrance to Brunei Bay. For reasons that remain unclear, the Admiralty includes this lighthouse in its list of lights associated with oil and gas production facilities.[1]
History
[edit]The Lumut lighthouse, administered by the Ports and Marine Departments, was constructed on 4 November 2004 at a cost of B$937,212.08.[6] The lighthouse was inaugurated in March 2005.[1] It gained national attention when it was visited by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 23 May 2006,[3] highlighting its significance as part of the country's maritime infrastructure.[6]
In a parliamentary session on 2 March 2020, Abdul Mutalib, who was then the Minister of Transport and Infocommunications, confirmed that the lighthouse had come under the management of the MPABD. Evaluations were conducted to determine the most effective approach to managing the lighthouse, including proposals to develop it into a public attraction for educational visits by students and organised tour groups.[4] In November 2021, in commemoration of the International Maritime Organization, the lighthouse was among five buildings illuminated by MPABD, underscoring both its functional and symbolic importance.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Rowlett, Russ (21 March 2006). "Lighthouses of Brunei". ibiblio. Archived from the original on 28 December 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "TOOL0005.jpg (image)". 1.bp.blogspot.com. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ a b K., Sonia; Jiu, Grace (24 May 2006). "His Majesty visits Belait District". sultanate.com. Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Jadikan Menara Rumah Api Tarikan Orang Ramai". Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 2 March 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Lloyd's Ports of the World. Lloyd's of London Press. 1984. p. 268. ISBN 978-0-907432-92-0.
- ^ a b c Lim, Daniel (27 September 2023). "Belait District's hidden marvel". Borneo Bulletin Online. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "Unsung heroes of pandemic times » Borneo Bulletin Online". Unsung heroes of pandemic times. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
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