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Bingsholmråsa Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Bingsholmråsa Lighthouse

This 7-meter structure stands on piles off the northeastern tip of Lauvøy, marking a shoal near Åfjord. Painted white with a red roof, it supports a lantern and gallery. The light emits an occulting white, red, or green signal on a 6-second cycle. Bingsholmråsa has a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: Bingsholmråsa delineates a shoal in the waters off Lauvøy, providing specific sector light guidance critical for safe navigation in these coastal passages.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

City
Åfjord
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
shoal off the northeastern tip of Lauvøy
Latitude
63.9357°
Longitude
9.9657°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lysoysund(3.9 km)
Admiralty No.
L1630
NGA No.
8336

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
structure on piles
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
piles

Structure: A 7m structure consisting of a lantern and gallery supported by piles, painted white with a red roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bingsholmråsa Lighthouse at night?+
Bingsholmråsa 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 Bingsholmråsa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bingsholmråsa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lysøysund at 4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Herfjord (4.3 NM NNE), Nordfosen (5.8 NM E), Stokksund (6.3 NM NNE), Vallersund (7.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bingsholmråsa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bingsholmråsa 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 Bingsholmråsa Lighthouse?+
Bingsholmråsa 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 Bingsholmråsa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bingsholmråsa 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.