Lumut Lighthouse Explained

Lumut Lighthouse
Malay: Rumah Api Lumut
Location: Sungai Kayu Ara, Liang, Belait
Coordinates:4.6495°N 114.4086°W
Foundation:1-story keeper's house
Construction:concrete tower
Shape:hexagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Marking:red, white and blue[1]
Height:30m (100feet)
Focalheight:33m (108feet)
Range:45km (28miles)
Characteristic:Fl (3) W 15s.
Country:Brunei
Managingagent:Maritime Port Authority Brunei Darussalam

The Lumut Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse at Kampong Sungai Kayu Ara under the administration of Kampung Lumut II, Mukim Liang, Belait District of Brunei.[2] [3] [4]

History

The lighthouse was inaugurated in March 2005. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah paid a visit in 2006.

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.

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

Located overseeing the Lumut Beach which caused the building stand out in the area. The lighthouse also sits at an estimated distance of 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).

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TOOL0005.jpg (image) . 2022-06-29 . 1.bp.blogspot.com.
  2. Web site: Sultanate - News Negara Brunei Darussalam His Majesty visits Belait District . 2022-06-29 . sultanate.com.
  3. Web site: TOOL0005.jpg (image) . 2022-06-29 . 1.bp.blogspot.com.
  4. Web site: Lighthouses of Brunei . 2022-06-29 . www.ibiblio.org.
  5. Web site: Berita Terkini - Jadikan menara rumah api tarikan orang ramai... . 2022-06-29 . www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn.
  6. Web site: 2021-11-13 . Unsung heroes of pandemic times » Borneo Bulletin Online . 2022-06-29 . Unsung heroes of pandemic times . en-US.
  7. Book: Lloyd's Ports of the World . 1984 . Lloyd's of London Press . 978-0-907432-92-0 . 268 . en.