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Svelvikrenna Sørvest Lighthouse

Oc Red 6s🇳🇴Asker, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Svelvikrenna Sørvest Lighthouse

Svelvikrenna Sørvest is a 6.5-meter post structure topped with a lantern and gallery, painted white with a narrow red horizontal band and a red lantern roof. The light is situated just off a point of land at the southern end of Svelvik, in the Akershus region of Norway. Its focal height is 5.5 meters, and it emits a single red flash every 6 seconds. This operational light has a geographic range of 8.6 nautical miles. While the site is open for visits, the tower itself remains closed to the public. The nearest port, Svelvik, is 1.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light guides local maritime traffic through the Svelvikrenna, a narrow channel, marking a point of land at the southern entrance to Svelvik.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc R 6s
Focal Height
5.5m
Geographic Range
8.6NM

Location

City
Asker
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Akershus
Sea Region
just off a point of land at the southern end of Svelvik
Latitude
59.5961°
Longitude
10.4220°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Svelvik(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
B2449.95
NGA No.
0554

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Color
white with a narrow red horizontal band

Structure: A 6.5m post with lantern and gallery, painted white with a narrow red horizontal band; its lantern roof is red.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Svelvikrenna Sørvest Lighthouse at night?+
Svelvikrenna Sørvest displays the characteristic Oc Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Svelvikrenna Sørvest Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Svelvikrenna Sørvest Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Svelvik at 0.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include TOFTE (5.4 NM SE), Tofte - Hurum (5.8 NM SE), Langøya (5.9 NM SSW), Halvorshavn (6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Svelvikrenna Sørvest Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Svelvikrenna Sørvest 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 Svelvikrenna Sørvest Lighthouse?+
Svelvikrenna Sørvest 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 Svelvikrenna Sørvest Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Svelvikrenna Sørvest 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.