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Sandakan Division (Sulu Sea): Sandakan District Lighthouses Lighthouse

🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sandakan Division (Sulu Sea): Sandakan District Lighthouses Lighthouse

A square skeletal tower, standing 23 meters tall, displays red and white horizontal bands. This structure is located in the Sandakan District, marking an area within the Sulu Sea. The lighthouse is situated approximately 22 kilometers from the nearest port, Sandakan, Sabah. It is part of the Sandakan Division's network of lights.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marked a critical point within the Sulu Sea, a busy shipping lane for vessels navigating towards Sandakan. Its location near the Selingan Turtle Islands highlights the need for clear maritime guidance in an ecologically sensitive area.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: square skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sandakan, Sabah(22.0 km)
ARLHS No.
EMA-006

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
6.1765°
Longitude
118.0599°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Sandakan Division (Sulu Sea): Sandakan District Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sandakan Division (Sulu Sea): Sandakan District Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Sandakan, Sabah at 21.3 NM to the S. Other ports served include Beluran, Sabah (35.2 NM WSW), Jambongan, Sabah (44.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sandakan Division (Sulu Sea): Sandakan District Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sandakan Division (Sulu Sea): Sandakan District Lighthouses 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 Sandakan Division (Sulu Sea): Sandakan District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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