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Uthaug Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Uthaug Lighthouse

This hexagonal fiberglass tower, standing 6 meters tall, is colored white with two black horizontal bands and a red roof. It was installed in late 2020, replacing an earlier light structure. The focal height of the light is 7 meters, and it emits an occulting white, red, and green light on a 6-second cycle, indicating different sectors. Its geographic range is 9.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located at the end of the west breakwater in the village of Uthaug, near Ørland.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is critical for vessels serving the large fish processing facility in Uthaug, guiding them safely into the harbor with its sector light system.

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

Construction & History

Significant events: Replacement of earlier light with current fiberglass tower (Late 2020)

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Uthaug(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
L1562
NGA No.
8204
ARLHS No.
NOR-422

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
hexagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: hexagonal fiberglass tower colored white with two black horizontal bands; roof is red

Location

City
Ørland
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
Located at the end of the west breakwater at Uthaug, a small village with a large fish processing facility.
Latitude
63.7286°
Longitude
9.5848°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Uthaug Lighthouse at night?+
Uthaug 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 Uthaug Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Uthaug Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Uthaug at 0.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Brekstad (3.4 NM SE), Bjugn (4.5 NM ENE), Ørland (4.7 NM ESE), Valsneset (5.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Uthaug Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Uthaug 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 Uthaug Lighthouse?+
Uthaug 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 Uthaug Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Uthaug 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.