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Sungai Jambi Lower Range Front Lighthouse

🇮🇩IDOperational

This square skeletal tower stands 14 meters tall and is painted white. It is located approximately 31.6 kilometers from the nearest port of Jambi. The lighthouse serves the complex river system of Sungai Jambi, an environment often marked by flat, marshy terrain and dense vegetation. Its purpose is to aid vessels navigating the river's channels. The structure is operational and continues to provide guidance.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for ships navigating the Sungai Jambi, specifically guiding them through the lower reaches of the river towards the port of Jambi. It directly addresses the dangers of the river's dynamic sandbars and narrow channels, ensuring the safe transit of commercial vessels.

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square white skeletal tower

Nearest Port
Jambi(31.6 km)
Admiralty No.
Q0973.4.
Country
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Latitude
-1.0921°
Longitude
103.8446°
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Type
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Which ports and harbors does Sungai Jambi Lower Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sungai Jambi Lower Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kampung Laut at 11.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Jabung Terminal (18.3 NM NE), Muara Sabak (25.3 NM N), Jambi, Sumatra (33.5 NM SSW), Kuala Enok (42.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sungai Jambi Lower Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sungai Jambi Lower 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.
What shipping routes pass near Sungai Jambi Lower Range Front Lighthouse?+
Sungai Jambi Lower Range Front 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 Sungai Jambi Lower Range Front Lighthouse?+
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