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Brødrene Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇳🇴Vågan, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brødrene Lighthouse

Brødrene lighthouse is a 6-meter cylindrical concrete post topped with a lantern and gallery. It is painted white and features a red lantern roof. The focal height of the light is 11 meters. This structure emits an occulting white, green, or red light, changing sectors every 4 seconds. The lighthouse is situated on a skerry approximately 2.5 kilometers east of Henningsvær. It is operational and provides a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Adjacent to the modern post stands a weathered, round tower, indicating a previous navigational aid at this location.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels navigating the waters near Henningsvær, a significant fishing port. Its directional light sectors assist mariners in safely avoiding the skerry on which it stands.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Vågan
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
a skerry about 2.5 km east of Henningsvær
Latitude
68.1525°
Longitude
14.2419°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof
Material
concrete

Structure: A 6m cylindrical concrete post with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Henningsvar(0.7 km)
NGA No.
752700
ARLHS No.
NOR-427
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brødrene Lighthouse at night?+
Brødrene displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 4s. 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 Brødrene Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brødrene Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Henningsvær at 1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Kabelvåg (6.4 NM ENE), Svolvær Osan (8.1 NM NE), Svolvær (8.6 NM NE), Stamsund (8.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brødrene Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brødrene 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 Brødrene Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brødrene 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.