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][5]

Lumut Lighthouse
Rumah Api Lumut

View of the lighthouse
Location	Brunei Sungai Kayu Ara, Liang, Belait
Coordinates	4.6495091°N 114.4085950°E / 4.6495091; 114.4085950
Tower
Constructed	2006 (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[1]
Operator	Maritime Port Authority Brunei Darussalam
Light
First lit	March 2005
Focal height	108 ft (33 m)
Range	45 km (24 nmi)[2]
Characteristic	Fl (3) W 15s.

History

The lighthouse was inaugurated in March 2005.[5] Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah paid a visit in 2006.[3]

On March 2, 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.[6] The topic was brought into spotlight due to MPABD's budget limitation.[6]

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.[7]

Location

Located overseeing the Lumut Beach which caused the building stand out in the area.[6] The lighthouse also sits at an estimated distance of 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) away from Seria.[8] 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).[6]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Brunei
• List of tallest lighthouses

References