The Lumut Lighthouse (Malay: Rumah Api Lumut), is an active lighthouse at Kampong Sungai Kayu Ara under the administration of Kampung Lumut II, Mukim Liang, Belait District of Brunei.[3][4][1]
 View of the lighthouse | |
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| Location |  Brunei Sungai Kayu Ara, Liang, Belait |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 4°38′58″N 114°24′31″E / 4.6495091°N 114.4085950°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 2006 |
| Foundation | 1-story keeper's house |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 98 ft (30 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. |
History
editThe lighthouse was inaugurated in March 2005.[1] Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah paid a visit in 2006.[3]
On 2 March 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications, Member of the National Assembly (MMN) discussed about future plans which included being suggested to be opened as a tourist attraction.[5] The topic was brought into spotlight due to MPABD's budget limitation.[5]
In commemoration of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in November 2021, the lighthouse was among the five buildings that was lit up by the MPABD.[6]
Location
editLocated overseeing the Lumut Beach which caused the building stand out in the area.[5] The lighthouse also sits at an estimated distance of 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) away from Seria.[7] It is under the supervision of the Ports Department and the Marine Department before being transferred over to the Maritime Port Authority Brunei Darussalam (MPABD).[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Lighthouses of Brunei". www.ibiblio.org. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
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- ^ a b "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty visits Belait District". sultanate.com. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "TOOL0005.jpg (image)". 1.bp.blogspot.com. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Berita Terkini - Jadikan menara rumah api tarikan orang ramai..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Unsung heroes of pandemic times » Borneo Bulletin Online". Unsung heroes of pandemic times. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ Lloyd's Ports of the World. Lloyd's of London Press. 1984. p. 268. ISBN 978-0-907432-92-0.
