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Klepp Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Klepp Lighthouse

This 6-meter concrete tower, painted black, stands on a platform supported by four piles. The lantern atop the structure is white with a red roof. Its focal height is 18 meters, providing a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The light emits white, red, and green flashes on a 6-second cycle. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: Klepp Lighthouse marks the east side of the southern entrance to the Karmsund, a significant shipping route.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Bokn
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
Southwestern peninsula of Bokn, marking the east side of the south entrance to the Karmsund
Latitude
59.1733°
Longitude
5.3781°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Skudeneshavn(3.9 km)
Admiralty No.
B3422
NGA No.
2588

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
black
Material
concrete

Structure: A 6m lantern on a platform supported by four piles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof, and the piles are painted black.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Klepp Lighthouse at night?+
Klepp 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 Klepp Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Klepp Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bokn at 3.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Skudeneshavn (3.9 NM WSW), Kopervik (6.9 NM NNW), Kårstø (7 NM NNE), Susort (7.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Klepp Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Klepp 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 Klepp Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Klepp 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.