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Lumut Lighthouse

Coordinates: 4°38′58″N 114°24′31″E / 4.6495091°N 114.4085950°E / 4.6495091; 114.4085950
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Lumut Lighthouse
Rumah Api Lumut
View of the lighthouse
Map
Location Brunei Sungai Kayu Ara, Liang, Belait
Coordinates4°38′58″N 114°24′31″E / 4.6495091°N 114.4085950°E / 4.6495091; 114.4085950
Tower
Constructed2006 (2006)
Foundation1-story keeper's house
Constructionconcrete tower
Height98 ft (30 m)
Shapehexagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsred, white and blue[2]
OperatorMaritime Port Authority Brunei Darussalam
Light
First litMarch 2005 Edit this on Wikidata
Focal height108 ft (33 m)
Range45 km (24 nmi)[1]
CharacteristicFl (3) W 15s.

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]

History

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The 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

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Located 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lighthouses of Brunei". www.ibiblio.org. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  2. ^ "TOOL0005.jpg (image)". 1.bp.blogspot.com. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty visits Belait District". sultanate.com. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  4. ^ "TOOL0005.jpg (image)". 1.bp.blogspot.com. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d "Berita Terkini - Jadikan menara rumah api tarikan orang ramai..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Unsung heroes of pandemic times » Borneo Bulletin Online". Unsung heroes of pandemic times. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  7. ^ Lloyd's Ports of the World. Lloyd's of London Press. 1984. p. 268. ISBN 978-0-907432-92-0.