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Levra Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Namsos, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Levra Lighthouse

This 6-meter-high lighthouse, with its focal plane at 7.5 meters, is situated on a skerry within Norway's Surviksfjord. The structure consists of a platform built on piles, supporting a white lantern room topped by a red roof. It emits a light that displays two white, red, or green flashes every 8 seconds, providing a geographic range of 9.5 nautical miles. While the tower is closed to visitors, the surrounding site is accessible. The nearest port is Namsos, located 4.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: Levra Lighthouse warns mariners away from the skerry it marks and offers directional guidance through the Surviksfjord's complex channels with its color-changing light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Location

City
Namsos
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
Surviksfjord, on a skerry
Latitude
64.5260°
Longitude
11.4693°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Namsos(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
L1778
NGA No.
8716
ARLHS No.
NOR-196

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
platform on piles
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
piles and platform

Structure: A 6m platform on piles supporting a white lantern with a red roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Levra Lighthouse at night?+
Levra displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 seconds. 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 Levra Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Levra Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ramsvika at 0.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Namsos (4.3 NM SSE), Utvorda (14.1 NM WNW), Abelvær (14.4 NM NNW), Salsbruket (19.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Levra Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Levra 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.
What shipping routes pass near Levra Lighthouse?+
Levra Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Levra Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Levra 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.