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Mejulen Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 5s🇳🇴Bamble, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mejulen Lighthouse

This 7-meter tall lantern, elevated on a platform supported by black-painted piles, is situated on a small island 6 kilometers southwest of Langesund. Its focal height reaches 6 meters above the water. The lantern itself is white with a red roof. Mejulen emits a white, red, or green light on a 5-second cycle, with a geographic range of 8.9 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: Mejulen's sector light assists vessels navigating the channels southwest of Langesund, marking a small island. Its distinctive construction, a lantern on piles, differentiates it from conventional tower designs.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 5s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Location

City
Bamble
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Telemark
Sea Region
Northwest side of a small island about 6 km southwest of Langesund, Norway.
Latitude
58.9632°
Longitude
9.6887°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Langesund(3.1 km)
Admiralty No.
B2674
NGA No.
0980

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Color
black

Structure: A 7 m lantern mounted on a platform supported by piles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof, and the piles are painted black.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mejulen Lighthouse at night?+
Mejulen displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 5s. 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 Mejulen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mejulen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Skjerkøya at 2.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Langesund (3 NM NE), Stathelle (5 NM N), Nevlunghamn (5.5 NM E), Svartebukt (5.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mejulen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mejulen 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 Mejulen Lighthouse?+
Mejulen 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 Mejulen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mejulen 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.