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Vikna Southside Lighthouses Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Vikna Southside Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Vikna Southside Lighthouse is a 3-meter octagonal lantern structure situated on Lille Lyngøy, an island approximately 1.6 kilometers east of Rørvik. Painted white with a red roof, its focal height reaches 9 meters above sea level. The operational light emits an occulting white, red, or green signal every 6 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for maritime safety along Norway's inside passage, specifically guiding ships through a critical tight turn in the Nærøysund strait. Its directional light, shifting between white, red, and green, provides precise navigation cues essential for avoiding potential hazards in this busy waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 6s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Nærøysund
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
Located on Lille Lyngøy, a small island about 1.6 km east of the Rørvik waterfront, within a large archipelago off Nærøy, separated from the mainland by the narrow Nærøysund strait. It marks a tight turn for ships on Norway's inside passage.
Latitude
64.8613°
Longitude
11.2677°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ottersoya(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
L1909
NGA No.
9032

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
3m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a red roof

Structure: A 3m octagonal lantern, painted white with a red roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vikna Southside Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Vikna Southside Lighthouses 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 Vikna Southside Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vikna Southside Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ottersøya at 0.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Ottersøy (0.5 NM NE), Rørvik (0.7 NM W), Djupvik (2.6 NM N), Abelvær (8.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vikna Southside Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vikna Southside Lighthouses 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 Vikna Southside Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Vikna Southside Lighthouses 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 Vikna Southside Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vikna Southside Lighthouses 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.