Muara Sabak Range Rear Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Muara Sabak Range Rear Lighthouse

Muara Sabak Range Rear is a square white skeletal tower standing 20 meters tall. Located near the port of Jambi, approximately 30.4 kilometers away, it guides vessels through complex waterways. The surrounding terrain is low-lying and marshy, with dense mangrove forests, presenting navigational challenges. This structure was established to help ships navigate shifting sandbars and numerous small islands. It supports trade and transport to and from Jambi.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels through the complex riverine approaches to Jambi, a key port in Sumatra, aiding ships in navigating shallow channels and shifting sandbars.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square white skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Jambi(30.4 km)
Admiralty No.
Q0973.71.

Location

Country
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Latitude
-1.1133°
Longitude
103.8424°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Muara Sabak Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Muara Sabak Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kampung Laut at 13.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Jabung Terminal (19.3 NM NE), Muara Sabak (26.6 NM N), Jambi, Sumatra (32.3 NM SSW), Kuala Enok (43.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Muara Sabak Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Muara Sabak 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 Muara Sabak Range Rear Lighthouse?

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Muara Sabak Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.

How can I track vessels near Muara Sabak Range Rear Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Muara Sabak 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.

What is the Muara Sabak Range Rear lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , ID. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.