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Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front Lighthouse

Q white🇹🇿Zanzibar City, TZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Marubi

This square stone pyramid supports a light on the Tanzanian coast, near Zanzibar City. Standing 6 meters tall with a focal height of 10 meters, it emits a quick white flash every 33 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 10.4 nautical miles. The structure serves as the front range light for a navigational system, working with a rear light to guide vessels. It is located 1.4 kilometers from Zanzibar, the nearest port. This active aid to navigation helps ensure safe passage in the waters near the historic Maruhubi Palace Gardens.

Why it matters: This range front light is critical for defining a safe approach or departure channel along the Tanzanian coast, likely serving a specific port or waterway near the Maruhubi Palace Gardens. Its precise alignment with a rear range light allows mariners to maintain a clear course, preventing navigational errors in potentially congested or shallow areas. It directly supports the safety of local shipping and fishing operations in the region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q white
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
white
Raw Code
Q.W. 33
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Zanzibar City
Country
🇹🇿Tanzania
Region
Zanzibar Urban/West
Sea Region
Tanzanian coast, near Maruhubi Palace Gardens, serving as a range front light for a channel or harbor.
Latitude
-6.1407°
Longitude
39.2090°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Material
stone

Structure: light atop a square stone pyramid

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zanzibar(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
D6726
NGA No.
31376
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front displays the characteristic Q white. 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 Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Zanzibar at 1.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Mkokotoni, Zanzibar (2.2 NM SW), Dar es Salaam (41.5 NM S), Pangani (45.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front 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 Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Front 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.