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Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse

🇪🇬El Arish, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse

A square skeletal tower, 12 meters in height, carries a large red slatted daymark. This steel structure in El Arish, Egypt, functions as the rear light for a range system. It guides vessels along a specific approach or channel, working in tandem with a front light to help ships maintain a precise course. Its utilitarian design emphasizes safety and efficiency for maritime traffic. The nearest port is El Arish, located 0.7 km away.

Why it matters: This range rear light provides critical directional guidance for vessels approaching or departing El Arish port, helping mariners confirm their exact position and heading to avoid potential hazards.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red daymark
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a large red slatted daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
El Arish(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
N5974.81.

Location

City
El Arish
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
North Sinai
Sea Region
Located in El Arish, Egypt, this range rear light guides vessels along a specific approach or channel.
Latitude
31.1494°
Longitude
33.8273°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is El Arish at 0.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Ashkelon (46.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Arish (El Arish) Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.