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Sætervågen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Sætervågen Lighthouse

Also known as: Sætervågen (South Breakwater)

A 6.5-meter skeletal concrete tower stands at the end of the Sætervågen breakwater mole, supporting a white lantern with a red roof and resting on four black piles. Its focal height reaches 7.5 meters, casting a light with a geographic range of 9.5 nautical miles. The light displays an occulting white, red, or green signal, changing color as needed, with one eclipse every six seconds. The site is open to the public, allowing close views of the structure, though the tower itself remains closed. This operational lighthouse is situated in Osen, Trøndelag, about 2.5 km southeast of Buholmråsa lighthouse.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for local mariners navigating the coastal waters and seeking safe harbor in Sætervågen. Its directional light warns vessels about the breakwater mole, preventing groundings and ensuring clear passage into the village's port.

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
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Location

City
Osen
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
Located at the end of the main breakwater mole of Sætervågen, a village in Norway, about 2.5 km southeast of the Buholmråsa lighthouse.
Latitude
64.3940°
Longitude
10.4824°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sandviksberget(4.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L1708
NGA No.
8500

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
White lantern with red roof, black piles
Material
concrete

Structure: A 6.5m skeletal structure with a white lantern and red roof, supported by four black piles.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sætervågen Lighthouse at night?+
Sætervågen 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 Sætervågen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sætervågen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vingsand at 2.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Sandvika (4.4 NM S), Sandviksberget (4.7 NM S), Brandsfjord (13.1 NM SSW), Utvorda (17.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sætervågen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sætervågen 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 Sætervågen Lighthouse?+
Sætervågen 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 Sætervågen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sætervågen 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.