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Ringflua Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Ringflua Lighthouse

This 11-meter concrete post light was built in 1984 and is located offshore from Agdenes Fyr in Orkland, Norway. The structure is painted white and features a lantern with a gallery, topped by a red roof. Its focal height is also 11 meters, providing a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The light emits two white flashes every 8 seconds, with red and green sectors also incorporated into its signal. While the lighthouse site is open to visitors who can arrive by boat, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for safe navigation within the fjord, offering directional guidance through its white, red, and green light sectors to help vessels avoid hazards or maintain safe channels.

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
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1984

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 11m concrete post light with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof.

Location

City
Orkland
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
offshore from the historic Agdenes Fyr in a fjord
Latitude
63.6475°
Longitude
9.7568°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Brekstad(3.2 km)
ARLHS No.
NOR-418
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ringflua Lighthouse at night?+
Ringflua 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 Ringflua Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ringflua Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Selva at 2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Brekstad (3.2 NM NW), Ørland (3.2 NM N), Stavneset - Rissa (6 NM ENE), Kvithylla (6.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ringflua Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ringflua 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 Ringflua Lighthouse?+
Ringflua 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 Ringflua Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ringflua 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.