Louisa Reef, Malaysia

Brunei / Belait / Kuala Belait /
(Terumbu Semarang Barat Kecil). Malaysia operates a lighthouse (beacon/"accommodation module") here.

Only exposed at times of low water, the beautiful Louisa Reef is 128km south-southwest of Layang Layang Island. It rises as deeply undercut walls and steep slopes from very deep water with wonderful stony and soft corals. Safe anchorage is difficult to find, depending on the wind and currents there are sandy areas at the northwest and southwest ends but one must be on constant watch for changes in the wind, the nearest real shelter is the lagoon at Layang Layang.

Louisa Reef is oval in shape, approximately 1.5km east to west and 0.5km north to south. The navigation beacon at its southwest point and the highest visible rock is at the southeast end. The reef itself abounds with pristine coral growth, with a prolific amount of staghorn coral on the north and west walls. The sandy patches south and west of the beacon give excellent night diving.
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Coordinates:   6°19'54"N   113°14'31"E

Comments

  • There is a tower like structure built by Brunei Government here!
  • Malaysian Government not Brunei.
  • Yeah ! Not Brunei !
  • belongs to Malaysia! do not enter
  • Both countries agreed to a Letters of Exchange in 2009, outlining collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbon resources, the demarcation of land boundaries between the two countries, and Malaysia ceasing its operation of the light beacon on Louisa Reef.
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