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Svelgen Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green🇳🇴Øygarden, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Svelgen Lighthouse

The Svelgen lighthouse is a 6-meter tall, square pyramidal tower with a lantern and gallery. It has a focal height of 8 meters. The tower is white with a red roof. Its light flashes in a sequence of white, red, and green, with a visibility range of 9.7 nautical miles. This lighthouse is situated on the southern end of Toftøy island within the Øygarden archipelago.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's multi-colored sector light, which changes hue according to bearing, serves as a navigation aid in the intricate channels south of the Øygarden islands, assisting ships approaching Agotnes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
Oc W R G
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Øygarden
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
southern tip of Toftøy, the southernmost island of Øygarden
Latitude
60.4542°
Longitude
4.9532°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red roof

Structure: square pyramidal tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Agotnes(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
B4094.6
NGA No.
4028
ARLHS No.
NOR-404
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Svelgen Lighthouse at night?+
Svelgen displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green. 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 Svelgen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Svelgen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ågotnes at 2.8 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Hanøytangen (4.4 NM E), Blomvåg (5.2 NM NNW), Mjølkevikvarden (5.8 NM N), Kollsnes (6.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Svelgen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Svelgen 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 Svelgen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Svelgen 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.