Buoys

Question 1

Which cardinal mark has the following colour characteristics?

• West
• East
• North
• South

Question 2

Which IALA buoyage system will you be using when entering a harbour in Egypt?

• IALA Buoyage System B
• IALA Buoyage System A

Question 3

Which IALA buoyage system will you be using when entering a harbour in the USA?

• IALA Buoyage System B
• IALA Buoyage System A

Question 4

Generally, the direction of buoyage when entering a river is away from the rivers source. True or False?

• False
• True

Question 5

What are lateral marks used for?

• The position of a danger
• Identify the location of underwater dangers such as submerged rocks
• The side of a channel
• To identify navigable water

Question 6

The following image correctly shows a channel in IALA Buoyage System B. True or False?

• False
• True

Question 7

A South Cardinal mark has which colour characteristics?

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Question 8

If you are in IALA buoyage system A, is the following preferred channel to port or starboard?

• Port
• Starboard

Question 9

An East Cardinal mark has which colour characteristics?

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Question 10

Which of the following chart symbols represents a West cardinal mark?

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