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Vassøy Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 2s🇳🇴Kinn, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Vassøy Lighthouse

This metal square tower, standing 6 meters tall, is located on a skerry off the southern tip of Vassøy island, north of Skorpa in Norway's Vestland region. Its focal height is 6.5 meters, and it emits an occulting white light with red and green sectors every 2 seconds. The structure features a lantern and gallery. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, Floro, is 4.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns mariners of the skerry it occupies, providing precise directional guidance through a complex island environment with its sector light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 2s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 2s
Focal Height
6.5m
Geographic Range
9.1NM

Location

City
Kinn
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
A skerry off the southern tip of Vassøy, an island north of Skorpa, Norway.
Latitude
61.6154°
Longitude
4.8690°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Floro(4.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L0340
NGA No.
5236

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
White with a red lantern roof
Material
metal

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vassøy Lighthouse at night?+
Vassøy displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 2s. 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 Vassøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vassøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gunhildvågen at 4.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Flora (4.8 NM E), Florø (4.9 NM ESE), Botnaneset - Flora (5.6 NM E), Kalvåg (9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vassøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vassøy 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 Vassøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vassøy 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.