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Skarvskjæret Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Skarvskjæret Lighthouse

An octagonal fiberglass tower measuring 9.5 meters in height, with the light source situated 12 meters above sea level. This structure, painted white with a black horizontal band, marks a skerry southeast of Bondøy. It displays an occluded white, red, or green light at 6-second intervals, offering a range of 11 nautical miles. The location is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains inaccessible. It directs ships around the skerry and through adjacent sea lanes.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's sector light offers specific directional information, necessary for preventing groundings within this complex coastal region. Its construction from fiberglass indicates ongoing efforts to provide reliable navigation marks in difficult Norwegian waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W R G 6s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Nærøysund
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
skerry southeast of Bondøy
Latitude
64.7980°
Longitude
10.7666°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rorvik(12.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L1888
NGA No.
8940
ARLHS No.
NOR-099

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: octagonal fiberglass tower with lantern, colored white with a black horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Skarvskjæret Lighthouse at night?+
Skarvskjæret 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 Skarvskjæret Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Skarvskjæret Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Abelvær at 11.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Rørvik (12.8 NM ENE), Utvorda (12.8 NM SSE), Ottersøya (13.8 NM ENE), Ottersøy (13.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Skarvskjæret Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Skarvskjæret 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 Skarvskjæret Lighthouse?+
Skarvskjæret 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 Skarvskjæret Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Skarvskjæret 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.