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Porsgrunn Lighthouses Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Porsgrunn Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 10.5 meters tall on the southeastern tip of Sandøy, approximately 2.5 kilometers northeast of Ekstrand. It is painted white with a single green horizontal band, and features a white lantern with a red roof. The focal height of the light is 9.5 meters, with a geographic range of 10.2 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is an occulting white, red, or green signal that occurs every 6 seconds. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for safe passage through the Porsgrunn region's waterways, marking the southeastern tip of Sandøy. Its directional light provides precise guidance for vessels navigating this complex coastal area.

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
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Location

City
Porsgrunn
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Telemark
Sea Region
Southeastern tip of Sandøy, about 2.5 km northeast of Ekstrand
Latitude
59.0440°
Longitude
9.7441°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stathelle(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
B2596.4
NGA No.
0904

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
White with one green horizontal band, lantern white with a red roof
Material
concrete

Structure: A 10.5m concrete post with lantern and gallery, painted white with one green horizontal band, and a white lantern with a red roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Porsgrunn Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Porsgrunn Lighthouses 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 Porsgrunn Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Porsgrunn Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stathelle at 1.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Brevik (1.7 NM NW), Eidangerfjorden (1.9 NM NW), Langesund (2.6 NM S), Skjerkøya (2.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Porsgrunn Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Porsgrunn Lighthouses 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 Porsgrunn Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Porsgrunn Lighthouses 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 Porsgrunn Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Porsgrunn Lighthouses 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.