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Måløy-Skarholmen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Måløy-Skarholmen Lighthouse

Established in 1922, the Måløy-Skarholmen Lighthouse is a concrete and cast iron structure standing 34 meters tall. Its cylindrical tower, painted red with a single white horizontal band, supports a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse complex includes a two-story keeper's house. It is situated on a small skerry approximately 20 kilometers north of Bodø, marking the entry to the upper Vestfjord. The light emits two white flashes every 8 seconds and has a geographic range of 17.4 nautical miles. Automation of the station occurred in 1979.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for maritime traffic entering the upper Vestfjord, providing guidance through the broad sound between the mainland and the Lofoten Islands.

Background
Måløy–Skarholmen Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in Steigen Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the upper Vestfjorden, the broad sound between the mainland and the Lofoten Islands. It is located on the tiny islet of Måløyvær, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) straight west of the village of Leinesfjorden. It was first established in 1922 and was automated in 1979. It was listed as a protected site in 1999.

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) 8s
Focal Height
42m
Light Range
18NM (33.3 km)
Geographic Range
17.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1922

Significant events: automated in 1979

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Misten(20.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L2626
NGA No.
115-10920
ARLHS No.
NOR169
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
34m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with one white horizontal band
Material
concrete, cast iron

Structure: round cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, centered on a 2-story concrete block keeper's house

Location

City
Steigen
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
marks the entrance to the upper Vestfjord, the broad sound between the mainland and the Lofoten Islands. Located on a small skerry about 20 km north of Bodø.
Latitude
67.7680°
Longitude
14.4013°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Måløy-Skarholmen Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 42 meters and a nominal range of 18 nautical miles (approximately 33.3 km), Måløy-Skarholmen is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Måløy-Skarholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Måløy-Skarholmen 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 Måløy-Skarholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Måløy-Skarholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Leines at 8.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Kjerringøy (17.2 NM SSE), Bogøy (19.4 NM ENE), Misten (20.4 NM SSE), Festvåg (21.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Måløy-Skarholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Måløy-Skarholmen 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 Måløy-Skarholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Måløy-Skarholmen 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.