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Kuching Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kuching Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

This metal skeletal tower stands 25 meters tall, painted red and yellow, with a focal height of 30.5 meters. It carries a daymark featuring yellow vertical stripes and a red diamond. The light emits a single white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 15.4 nautical miles. Located near Sejingkat, the rear range light is positioned approximately 760 meters southwest of its corresponding front light. It serves to guide vessels navigating the waterways leading to Kuching.

Why it matters: This rear range light is essential for ships entering and departing the port of Sejingkat, helping them avoid hazards in the busy shipping channel to Kuching. Its distinctive daymark provides a clear visual reference for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
30.5m
Geographic Range
15.4NM

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
1.6215°
Longitude
110.4463°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red and yellow
Material
metal

Structure: skeletal tower carrying a daymark with yellow vertical stripes and a red diamond

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sejingkat(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
F1901.1
NGA No.
23932
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kuching Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Kuching Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kuching Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kuching Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Senari - Sarawak at 1.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Senari (3.6 NM SW), Kuching, Sarawak (5.3 NM SW), Pending (5.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kuching Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kuching Entrance 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 Kuching Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kuching Entrance 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.