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Haram Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc White, Red, Green 6s🇳🇴Haram, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Haram Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 6 meters tall on a reef south of Terøy island, within Norway's Ålesund municipality. Its structure includes a lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof. The focal height of the light is 4.5 meters. It emits an occulting white, green, or red light on a 6-second cycle. The lighthouse is operational, with its site open to visitors but the tower closed. The nearest port, Sovik, is 0.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safeguarding maritime traffic navigating the intricate coastal waters around Terøy island. Its strategically placed light specifically warns vessels of the dangerous reef it occupies, preventing groundings and ensuring safe passage through this island-dotted region.

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
4.5m
Geographic Range
8.2NM

Location

City
Haram
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
a reef off the southern end of Terøy, within the Ålesund municipality in Norway's Haram region
Latitude
62.5455°
Longitude
6.2506°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sovik(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
L0814
NGA No.
6156

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Color
white, lantern roof red
Material
concrete

Structure: A 6 m concrete post with lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is painted white, and its lantern roof is red.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Haram Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Haram Lighthouses 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 Haram Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Haram Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sövik at 0.8 NM to the E. Other ports served include Gjøsundet (3.3 NM WSW), Grytestranda (3.3 NM ESE), Ellingsøy (3.6 NM SE), Alvika (5.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Haram Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Haram Lighthouses 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 Haram Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Haram Lighthouses 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.