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Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) South Range Front Lighthouse

🇨🇳Dongguan, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) South Range Front Lighthouse

This concrete tower, standing 16 meters tall, is painted gray with a distinctive black vertical stripe. Its focal plane is 18 meters above the water, providing a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. As the front marker of a range system, it assists vessels in maintaining precise alignment. The tower is located 2.2 kilometers from the port of Humen, guiding ships through the waters near Nízhōutóu, also known as Mud Island Point. It is an active aid to navigation, operating continuously.

Why it matters: This range front light is indispensable for vessels approaching or departing the busy waterways around Mud Island Point, providing the critical forward marker in a navigational range that allows ships to maintain a precise course.

Light & Optic

Raw Code
rear
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Dongguan
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Guangdong
Sea Region
Nízhōutóu (Mud Island Point) South Range Front, likely marking a channel or approach in China
Latitude
22.9040°
Longitude
113.5725°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Color
gray with a black vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower, gray with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Humen(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
P3473.9
NGA No.
19820
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) South Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) South Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shatian at 1.7 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Dongguan (2.6 NM ENE), Houjie (3.8 NM ENE), Xinsha (4.5 NM N), Lijiang (5.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) South Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) South 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 Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) South Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) South 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.