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Boltholmen Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Haram, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Boltholmen Lighthouse

A 5.5-meter square skeletal steel tower, covered with white siding, features a red lantern and gallery. With a focal height of 7 meters, its light has a geographic range of 9.3 nautical miles. The illumination is characterized by two white flashes (Oc 2) interspersed with red or green sectors, repeating every 8 seconds (WRG 8s). This structure, situated on a small island 0.6 km from Brattvag, marks the Samsfjord entry. Public access is permitted to the site, but the tower is not open for entry.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for craft entering Samsfjord near Brattvag. Its light's flashing pattern and color variations assist sailors in pinpointing safe passage routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Haram
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
An island in the Samsfjord at the entrance to Brattvåg.
Latitude
62.6107°
Longitude
6.4495°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Brattvag(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L0940
NGA No.
6428

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
White with a red lantern
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower, covered with white siding, with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Boltholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Boltholmen displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 seconds. 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 Boltholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Boltholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brattvåg at 0.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Grytestranda (5.2 NM SSW), LONGVA (5.9 NM WNW), Sövik (6.1 NM SW), Midsund (7.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Boltholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Boltholmen 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 Boltholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Boltholmen 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.