Bouyage AI Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of bouyage?
To mark navigational channels and hazards for maritime navigation.
True or False: Buoys are used exclusively for marking hazards.
False.
Fill in the blank: The color of a safe water buoy is ______.
white with red stripes.
What does the term ‘buoyage system’ refer to?
A system of marks used to indicate safe navigational routes and hazards.
Which buoy color indicates a lateral mark on the starboard side?
Green.
What does a red buoy indicate in a lateral buoyage system?
The port side when returning from sea.
Multiple Choice: What shape is a nun buoy? A) Conical B) Cylindrical C) Spherical
A) Conical.
What is the significance of a lighted buoy?
It provides visibility at night or in poor weather conditions.
True or False: A cardinal buoy indicates the safest direction to navigate around a hazard.
True.
What does the term ‘daymark’ refer to?
A visual mark on a buoy that can be seen during the day.
Fill in the blank: A _______ buoy is used to indicate a submerged hazard.
sinking.
What are the two main types of buoyage systems used internationally?
The IALA A and IALA B systems.
Multiple Choice: Which type of buoy is used to mark a channel entrance? A) Safe water buoy B) Lateral buoy C) Special mark buoy
A) Safe water buoy.
What does a special mark buoy indicate?
An area of special significance, such as a recreational area.
True or False: Buoys can be made of wood, metal, or plastic.
True.
What is the purpose of a buoy’s sound signal?
To alert nearby vessels, particularly in fog or low visibility.
Fill in the blank: A _______ buoy is typically used to indicate a safe passage through a shallow area.
safe water.
What is the role of retroreflective material on a buoy?
To enhance visibility at night when illuminated by lights.
Multiple Choice: Which buoy is colored red and has a flat top? A) Nun buoy B) Can buoy C) Special mark buoy
B) Can buoy.
What is the function of a buoy’s mooring system?
To keep the buoy in a fixed position on the water.
