Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Brattværet Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Brattværet Lighthouse

Also known as: Brattværet (Bratvær)

Brattværet lighthouse is a white, square tower standing 7.5 meters tall, topped with a red lantern roof. Its focal height reaches 12 meters, providing a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The light displays an occulting white, red, or green signal on a 6-second cycle. It is situated on a small island about 5 kilometers east of the Skalmen lighthouse. While the tower is closed to the public, the island site is accessible.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's directional light, changing color based on the approach, is significant for navigating specific channels and avoiding hazards in the waters east of Skalmen. Its design incorporates a square tower with a red lantern roof.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 6s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Smøla
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
Located on a small island about 5 km east of the Skalmen lighthouse.
Latitude
63.4751°
Longitude
7.8425°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Smola(12.5 km)
Admiralty No.
L1350
NGA No.
7440

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Brattværet Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near Norway, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brattværet Lighthouse at night?+
Brattværet 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 Brattværet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brattværet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Smøla at 4.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include STRAUMEN (10.8 NM SE), Vikan - Smøla (11.2 NM ESE), Grip (16.8 NM SSW), Aure (21.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brattværet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brattværet 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 Brattværet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brattværet 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.