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Søre Rambøskjeret Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Søre Rambøskjeret Lighthouse

This skeletal white tower, standing 6 meters tall, is located on a skerry in the middle of the Ramsund waterway, near Tjeldsund. Its lantern is supported by tripod piles, with a focal height of 4 meters above the water. The light emits two white flashes, or a red or green flash, on an 8-second cycle, with a geographic range of 7.9 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Ramsund, located 0.7 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse's specific placement on a central skerry warns vessels of a direct hazard within the Ramsund. Its directional light, changing color to indicate safe channels, is essential for preventing groundings in this active waterway.

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
4m
Geographic Range
7.9NM

Location

City
Tjeldsund
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Troms
Sea Region
A skerry in the middle of the Ramsund.
Latitude
68.4977°
Longitude
16.4770°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ramsund(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
L2775
NGA No.
11240

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white

Structure: lantern supported by tripod piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Søre Rambøskjeret Lighthouse at night?+
Søre Rambøskjeret 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 Søre Rambøskjeret Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Søre Rambøskjeret Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ramsund at 1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Fjelldal (3.2 NM N), Hekkelstrand (9.8 NM SE), Bogen (11.6 NM E), Lødingen (11.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Søre Rambøskjeret Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Søre Rambøskjeret 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 Søre Rambøskjeret Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Søre Rambøskjeret 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.