Buoys

Question 1

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

• IALA Buoyage System B
• IALA Buoyage System A

Question 2

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

• IALA Buoyage System B
• IALA Buoyage System A

Question 3

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

• False
• True

Question 4

What is an emergency wreck mark used for?

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

Question 5

Study the following image, it correctly identifies the direction of buoyage when using the IALA Buoyage System B. True or False?

• False
• True

Question 6

Cardinal buoys are red in IALA buoyage system A and green in IALA buoyage system B. True or False?

• False
• True

Question 7

What colour is a starboard lateral marker if you are entering a harbour in France?

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Question 8

In which IALA Buoyage system is the following direction of buoyage?

• IALA Buoyage System B
• IALA Buoyage System A

Question 9

The following chart symbol represents which Cardinal mark?

• West
• East
• North
• South

Question 10

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

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