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Hisken Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Hisken Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands on a small island at the northern edge of the entrance to the fjord leading to Vordnes. The structure is a 5-meter lantern, painted white with a red roof, set atop a stone base. Its light displays white, red, and green and flashes every 6 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: Hisken lighthouse is essential for vessels entering the fjord to Vordnes, offering directional guidance with its multi-colored light to help mariners avoid hazards in the complex entrance.

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
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Bømlo
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
small island on the north side of the entrance to the fjord leading to Vordnes
Latitude
59.7209°
Longitude
5.1286°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bomlo(3.7 km)
Admiralty No.
B3614
NGA No.
2968

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
stone

Structure: A 5m lantern, painted white with a red roof, mounted on a stone base.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hisken Lighthouse at night?+
Hisken 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 Hisken Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hisken Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rubbestadneset at 7.2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Langevåg (7.3 NM SSE), Bømlo (7.7 NM SSE), Mosterhamn (7.8 NM E), Valevåg (10.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hisken Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hisken 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 Hisken Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hisken 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.