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Grisholmsundet Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 2s🇳🇴Fedje, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Grisholmsundet Lighthouse

This hexagonal fiberglass tower, standing 6 meters tall, displays white with two black horizontal bands and a red lantern roof. Its focal height reaches 6.5 meters above sea level. Operational since an unknown date, the lighthouse emits an occulting white, red, and green light with a 2-second cycle. It is situated on the southeastern point of Grisholmen, an island north of Fedje harbor. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into Fedje harbor, providing critical directional information through its sector light that warns of dangers around Grisholmen island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 2s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 2s
Focal Height
6.5m
Geographic Range
9.1NM

Location

City
Fedje
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
Southeastern point of Grisholmen, an island on the north side of Fedje harbor.
Latitude
60.7948°
Longitude
4.7025°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fedje(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
B4154
NGA No.
4208
ARLHS No.
NOR-076

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
hexaonal
Tower Color
white with two black horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: hexaonal fiberglass tower with lantern colored white with two black horizontal bands; lantern roof is red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Grisholmsundet Lighthouse at night?+
Grisholmsundet displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 2s. 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 Grisholmsundet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Grisholmsundet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fedje at 0.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Byrknesøy (7.1 NM NNE), Fonnes (8 NM E), Bøvågen - Radøy (8.5 NM SE), Kollsnes Øst (9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Grisholmsundet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Grisholmsundet 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 Grisholmsundet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Grisholmsundet 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.