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Vikeholmen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Vikeholmen Lighthouse

Also known as: Vikeholmen (Vikaholmen)

This octagonal stone lighthouse features a short base supporting a lantern and gallery. The gallery is painted white, while the lantern roof is red. Its operational light emits white, red, and green flashes in a 6-second cycle. The lighthouse has a focal height of 8 meters and a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Skudeneshavn, located 0.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for local navigation due to its directional light, which precisely guides vessels through specific channels or around immediate hazards with its white, red, or green sectors. Its active status underscores its ongoing relevance in maintaining maritime safety along this part of the Norwegian coast.

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
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Karmøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Latitude
59.1408°
Longitude
5.2760°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Skudeneshavn(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
B3503
NGA No.
2704
ARLHS No.
NOR-347
Wikidata
Q12316978 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
Gallery white, lantern roof red
Material
stone

Structure: A short stone base supports a lantern and gallery. The gallery is painted white, and the lantern roof is red.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vikeholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Vikeholmen 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 Vikeholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vikeholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Skudeneshavn at 0.5 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Kvitsøy (7 NM SE), Åkrehamn (7.4 NM NNW), Bokn (7.4 NM NE), Hå (8.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vikeholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vikeholmen 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 Vikeholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vikeholmen 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.