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Assens Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 10s🇩🇰Assens Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Assens Lighthouse

This 4-meter round fiberglass tower, painted white with a single narrow red horizontal band, serves as a modern directional light. It is situated at the extremity of the breakwater mole that shelters Assens harbor. First lit in 1976, this structure replaced the former Assens range lights, providing updated navigational guidance. The light emits an occulting white, red, or green signal every 10 seconds, adapting its color to indicate the vessel's approach direction. Its focal height is 5 meters, with a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for maritime traffic entering and leaving Assens harbor, offering precise directional guidance. Its adaptable signal colors enhance the safety and efficiency of vessels navigating this Danish waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 10s
Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1976

Significant events: replaced the former Assens range lights

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Assens(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C0977
NGA No.
2616
ARLHS No.
DEN-051

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white with one narrow red horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: A 4m round fiberglass lantern, painted white with one narrow red horizontal band.

Location

City
Assens Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Region of Southern Denmark
Sea Region
Located at the end of the breakwater mole protecting the harbor of Assens.
Latitude
55.2707°
Longitude
9.8836°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Assens Lighthouse at night?+
Assens displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 10s. 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 Assens Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Assens Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Assens at 0.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Åro (4.6 NM W), Årosund (5.8 NM WSW), Søllested (6 NM ENE), Hejls (11.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Assens Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Assens 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 Assens Lighthouse?+
Assens Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Assens Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Assens 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.