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Geitingen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Geitingen Lighthouse

Geitingen lighthouse, established in 1913, is situated on a skerry in the North Sea, about 3 kilometers west of Tjeldstø. This square, 6-meter wooden tower features wood siding and is topped by a lantern and gallery. Its focal height reaches 17 meters, and it emits an occulting white, red, and green light that completes a cycle every 6 seconds, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located near the port of Kollsnes, 1.5 kilometers away. While the site is accessible to visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding vessels around the skerry on which it sits and along the nearby coast.

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
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1913

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
wood

Structure: square skeletal tower with wood siding, lantern and gallery

Location

City
Øygarden
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
on a skerry in the North Sea about 3 km (2 mi) west of Tjeldstø
Latitude
60.5773°
Longitude
4.7947°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kollsnes(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
B4106
NGA No.
4116
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Geitingen Lighthouse at night?+
Geitingen 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 Geitingen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Geitingen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kollsnes at 3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Stura (3.1 NM NE), Blomvåg (3.7 NM SE), Mjølkevikvarden (5.8 NM ESE), Manger (7.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Geitingen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Geitingen 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 Geitingen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Geitingen 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.