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Svendborg Havn Gasværk Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 5s🇩🇰Svendborg Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Svendborg Havn Gasværk Lighthouse

This square wooden hut, mounted on a metal skeletal tower, stands 6 meters tall. Its light is visible from a distance of 9.7 nautical miles, with a focal height of 8 meters. The structure displays an occulting white, red, or green light every 5 seconds, shining through a rectangular window. Located on the Svendborg waterfront near the end of Tuxensvej, it guides vessels along the harbor's edge. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light is essential for safe navigation within Svendborg Harbor, particularly for vessels approaching or departing the eastern waterfront. Its directional light, changing color based on the angle of approach, provides precise guidance, preventing groundings and collisions in a busy port environment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 5s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Svendborg Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Region of Southern Denmark
Sea Region
Svendborg waterfront, near the end of Tuxensvej
Latitude
55.0548°
Longitude
10.6142°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Svendborg(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
C1596.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square wood hut mounted on a square metal skeletal tower; the light is displayed through a slit-like rectangular window

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Svendborg Havn Gasværk Lighthouse at night?+
Svendborg Havn Gasværk displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 5s. 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 Svendborg Havn Gasværk Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Svendborg Havn Gasværk Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Svendborg at 0.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Troense (1.8 NM SE), Ballen (4.9 NM W), Rudkøbing (7.6 NM SSE), Lundeborg (7.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Svendborg Havn Gasværk Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Svendborg Havn Gasværk 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 Svendborg Havn Gasværk Lighthouse?+
Svendborg Havn Gasværk 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 Svendborg Havn Gasværk Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Svendborg Havn Gasværk 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.