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Ostrov Sedlovatyy Lighthouse

Fl Green 7s🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ostrov Sedlovatyy Lighthouse

Ostrov Sedlovatyy Lighthouse, built in 2006, is a 12-meter cylindrical wood tower attached to a one-story wood equipment shelter. Its focal height reaches 27 meters, and it emits a green flash every 7 seconds. The tower is painted red. This structure replaced an earlier station established in 1903, which had significantly deteriorated. The lighthouse is located on an island on the western side of the Kola Bay channel, approximately 3 kilometers north of Polyarnyy.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the channel through Kola Bay, a key waterway for maritime traffic in the Russian Arctic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl G 7s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2006

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zapolyarnyy(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L6248
NGA No.
15044
ARLHS No.
ERU-118

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
wood

Structure: square cylindrical wood tower attached to a 1-story wood equipment shelter

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
69.2593°
Longitude
33.4781°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ostrov Sedlovatyy Lighthouse at night?+
Ostrov Sedlovatyy displays the characteristic Fl Green 7s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ostrov Sedlovatyy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ostrov Sedlovatyy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Zapolyarnyy at 2.6 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Ura-Guba (14.5 NM W), Murmansk (18.8 NM SSW), Ozerko (39.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ostrov Sedlovatyy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ostrov Sedlovatyy 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 Ostrov Sedlovatyy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ostrov Sedlovatyy 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.