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Store Selsøy Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Store Selsøy Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 6 meters tall and is painted white. It features a lantern and gallery at its peak, reaching a focal height of 7 meters above sea level. The light emits an occulting white, red, or green signal every 6 seconds, indicating safe passage or potential hazards. Located on the waterfront of Store Selsøy, the lighthouse is situated on the north side of Hestmannøy island, about 7 kilometers west-northwest of Tonnes. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's directional occulting light, which shifts color, is essential for navigating the island passages near Hestmannøy and guides vessels approaching or departing Tonnes.

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
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Rødøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
Located on the waterfront at Store Selsøy, on the north side of Hestmannøy (Hestmona), an island about 7 km west northwest of Tonnes.
Latitude
66.5595°
Longitude
12.8369°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rodoy(8.1 km)
Admiralty No.
L2266
NGA No.
9928

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 6m concrete post with lantern and gallery, painted white.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Store Selsøy Lighthouse at night?+
Store Selsøy 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 Store Selsøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Store Selsøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tonnes at 4.7 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Rødøy (8.1 NM NE), Lurøy (8.6 NM S), Stokkvågen (13.8 NM SSE), Vågaholmen (14.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Store Selsøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Store Selsøy 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 Store Selsøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Store Selsøy 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.