Buoyage Flashcards
What does IALA stand for
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
Which Areas fall into Region “A” in relation to Buoyage
Europe, Africa, Most of Asia, Australia
Which Areas fall into Region “B” in relation to Buoyage
North and South America, Japan, Korea, Philippines
In Region “A” what colour are the Port Buoys
Red
In Region “A” what colour are the Starboard Buoys
Green
In Region “B” what colour are the Port Buoys
Green
In Region “B” what colour are the Starboard Buoys
Red
What shape are Port Hand Lateral Marks always
Cans
What shape are Starboard Hand Lateral Marks always
Cones
When referring to Buoyage lights what does “VQ” stand for
Very quick (120bpm)
When referring to Buoyage lights what does “Q” stand for
Quick (60bpm)
When referring to Buoyage lights what does “Fl” stand for
Flashing
When referring to Buoyage lights what does “LFI” stand for
Long Flash
When referring to Buoyage lights what does “ISO” stand for
Isophase, equal time on and off
When referring to Buoyage lights what does “Occ” stand for
Occulting, the time on is longer than the time off
When referring to Buoyage lights what does “MoA” stand for
Morse code A, the light flashes one short and then one long as in the morse letter A
What are the Five categories of Buoys
Cardinal Marks
Isolated Danger Marks
Lateral Marks
Special Marks
Safe Water Mark
What are Lateral Marks
Lateral marks are Buoys indicating Port and Starboard
What sequence can Lateral Marks flash in
Any sequence EXCEPT 2+1 short flashes
What are Preferred Channel Marks
Preferred channel markers are placed at the split of channels to indicate that it splits and identifies which is the preferred channel
Name the key aspects of a Port Hand Cardinal Marker
Can be Spar, Pillar or Can shaped
Top Mark is a Can
Primary shape (Can) does not have a top mark
Red in Region “A”
Green in Region “B”
Name the key aspects of a Starboard Hand Cardinal Marker
Can be Spar, Pillar or Can shaped
Top Mark is a Cone
Primary shape (Cone) does not have a top mark
Green in Region “A”
Red in Region “B”