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Vassøyna Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇳🇴Gulen, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Vassøyna Lighthouse

The Vassøyna lighthouse is a 5-meter cylindrical fiberglass tower located on the southwestern tip of the island. Its focal height is 13 meters above sea level. The light displays a white, red, or green sector light with a 4-second cycle, guiding vessels around the island's contours. This modern structure replaced an earlier skeletal tower. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed to visitors.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for navigating the waters around the island's southwestern tip, providing sector lights that clearly delineate safe channels from hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 4s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced a skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Gulen
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
southwestern tip of Vassøyna
Latitude
60.9667°
Longitude
4.9921°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Eivindvik(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
L0034
NGA No.
4440
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vassøyna Lighthouse at night?+
Vassøyna displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 4s. 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 Vassøyna Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vassøyna Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Eivindvik at 2.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Kollsnes Øst (4.4 NM SW), Byrknesøy (6.3 NM SW), Skipavik - Gulen (6.8 NM S), Solund (7.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vassøyna Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vassøyna 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 Vassøyna Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vassøyna 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.