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Bur Sudan Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇸🇩Port Sudan, SDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bur Sudan Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel tower, standing 48 meters tall, serves as the rear range light for Bur Sudan Harbor. Built and first lit in 2004, it reaches a focal height of 53 meters. The structure is a square pyramidal skeletal communications tower. It emits a continuous red light (F R) with a geographic range of 19.1 nautical miles. Located in downtown Port Sudan, 1.8 kilometers from the nearest port, its site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light is indispensable for safe navigation into Bur Sudan Harbor, providing a critical alignment point for vessels approaching the port. Its continuous red light helps prevent groundings and collisions in the busy harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
53m
Geographic Range
19.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2004

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
48m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal communications tower

Location

City
Port Sudan
Country
🇸🇩Sudan
Region
Red Sea State
Sea Region
Bur Sudan Harbor, in downtown Port Sudan, serving as a rear range light.
Latitude
19.6166°
Longitude
37.2159°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Sudan(1.8 km)
Admiralty No.
D7295.655
NGA No.
30652
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bur Sudan Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Bur Sudan Harbor Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bur Sudan Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bur Sudan Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Port Sudan at 0.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Marsa Bashayer (14.7 NM SSE), Digna (Sawakin) (30.2 NM SSE), Swakin (30.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bur Sudan Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bur Sudan Harbor 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.
How can I track vessels near Bur Sudan Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bur Sudan Harbor 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.