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Aksdalnes Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Bokn, NOOperational

This skeletal tower, standing 6 meters tall, is located on the southern tip of Austre Bokn island, marking the southern entrance to the Karmsund. It features a 6-meter lantern atop a platform supported by four black piles. The lantern itself is painted white with a red roof. Its focal height reaches 8 meters above sea level. The light emits an occulting white, red, or green signal every 6 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and aids navigation in the Rogaland region of Norway.

Why it matters: Aksdalnes lighthouse is indispensable for vessels navigating the southern entrance to the Karmsund, a critical waterway in Norway. Its directional white, red, or green light specifically warns mariners about the precise channel and potential hazards around the southern tip of Austre Bokn island.

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM
City
Bokn
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
Southern tip of the island of Austre Bokn, marking the southern entrance to the Karmsund
Latitude
59.2088°
Longitude
5.4841°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black

Structure: A 6m lantern on a platform supported by four piles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof, and the piles are painted black.

Nearest Port
Bokn(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
B3414
NGA No.
2568
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How do mariners identify Aksdalnes Lighthouse at night?+
Aksdalnes displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Aksdalnes Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Aksdalnes Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bokn at 1.7 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Kårstø (3.9 NM N), Susort (4.5 NM N), Kopervik (6.8 NM NW), Gismarvik (7.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Aksdalnes Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Aksdalnes 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 Aksdalnes Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Aksdalnes 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.