Buoys

Question 1

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

• IALA Buoyage System B
• IALA Buoyage System A

Question 2

Which of the following is a the chart symbol for the direction of buoyage?

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Question 3

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

• False
• True

Question 4

Which of the following chart symbols represents a preferred channel to port in an IALA B buoyage system?

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Question 5

Which cardinal mark has the following colour characteristics?

• West
• East
• North
• South

Question 6

Which buoys characteristics differ between the 2 IALA buoyage systems?

• Preferred Channel
• Special
• Cardinal
• Lateral

Question 7

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

• IALA Buoyage System B
• IALA Buoyage System A

Question 8

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

• IALA Buoyage System B
• IALA Buoyage System A

Question 9

Generally, the direction of buoyage when entering a harbour is into the harbour from the sea. True or False?

• False
• True

Question 10

What is an emergency wreck mark used for?

• The position of a danger
• Identify special areas or features not primarily related to navigation assisstance
• To identify navigable water
• To mark the site of a new wreck