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Strandanes Lighthouse

Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s🇳🇴Averøy, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Strandanes Lighthouse

The Strandanes Lighthouse stands on the southeast side of Averøy, guiding ships into the Kvernesfjord. This octagonal, 6.5-meter fiberglass tower is painted white with two black horizontal bands. It emits an occulting light that flashes three times in white, red, or green every 10 seconds, depending on the direction. The current structure replaced an earlier square tower. The lighthouse's focal height is 6 meters, and it has a geographic range of 8.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation within the Kvernesfjord, offering critical directional guidance to vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc(3) WRG 10s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced an older square tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hogset(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L1056
NGA No.
6744

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with two black horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: octagonal fiberglass tower colored white with two black horizontal bands

Location

City
Averøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
Southeast side of Averøy, guiding vessels in the Kvernesfjord
Latitude
62.9871°
Longitude
7.6893°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Strandanes Lighthouse at night?+
Strandanes displays the characteristic Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s — 3 white/red/green flashes every 10 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 Strandanes Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Strandanes Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Høgset at 1.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Averøy (4.3 NM N), Eide (7.5 NM WSW), Kristiansund (8 NM NNE), Visnes - Eide (8.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Strandanes Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Strandanes 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 Strandanes Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Strandanes 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.