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Saksa Lighthouse

Oc (3) White/Red/Green 12s🇳🇴Osen, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Saksa Lighthouse

Saksa Lighthouse stands on a short skeletal steel tower with a lantern and gallery, measuring 8.5 meters in height and with a focal height of 7.5 meters. The tower, painted red with a single white horizontal band, is situated on a skerry about 1.5 kilometers west of the Buholmråsa lighthouse in Norway's Trøndelag region. Its operational light emits three flashes of white, red, or green every 12 seconds, visible for 9.5 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the skeletal tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Sandviksberget, 4.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for navigating the network of skerries and channels along this Norwegian coast, working in conjunction with the Buholmråsa light. Its directional light system helps delineate safe passages and warn vessels away from submerged hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (3) White/Red/Green 12s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Oc(3) WRG 12s
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Location

City
Osen
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
Located on a skerry about 1.5 km west of the Buholmråsa lighthouse.
Latitude
64.4004°
Longitude
10.4263°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sandviksberget(4.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L1718
NGA No.
8520
ARLHS No.
NOR-063

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with one white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: lantern and gallery on a short skeletal tower mounted on piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saksa Lighthouse at night?+
Saksa displays the characteristic Oc (3) White/Red/Green 12s — 3 white/red/green flashes every 12 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 Saksa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saksa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vingsand at 3.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Sandvika (4.8 NM S), Sandviksberget (5.1 NM S), Brandsfjord (13.2 NM S), Utvorda (18.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saksa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saksa 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 Saksa Lighthouse?+
Saksa 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 Saksa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saksa 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.