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Årviksund Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Årviksund Lighthouse

The Årviksund lighthouse marks a shoal on the northeast end of Årviksholmen, near Tysvær. This operational aid is a 6-meter-tall square pyramidal tower with a lantern and gallery, painted white. Its focal height is 5 meters, and it emits an occulting white, red, or green light on a 6-second cycle, changing color with direction. The tower stands on a platform supported by piles, a design suited for its location directly on the shoal. The site is open to visitors arriving by boat, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels about the shoal off the northeast end of Årviksholmen, providing precise guidance through its directional light.

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
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

City
Tysvær
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
a shoal off the northeast end of Årviksholmen
Latitude
59.2653°
Longitude
5.5461°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Karsto(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
B3362.
NGA No.
2556

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square pyramidal tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Årviksund Lighthouse at night?+
Årviksund 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 Årviksund Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Årviksund Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kårstø at 1.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Susort (2.7 NM WNW), Bokn (3.8 NM SW), Espevik (4.8 NM NE), Gismarvik (5.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Årviksund Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Årviksund 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 Årviksund Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Årviksund 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.