IALA Buoyage System A
IALA Buoyage System A Lateral Marks are used in the majority of the world including Europe, Africa, Australia and most of Asia. The a lot of their characterics are generally opposite to Lateral Marks found in IALA B Systems but there are similar characterics between the two systems:
- If numbered, Starboard Lateral Marks will always have odd numbers, while Port will always have even numbers
- Top Marks for Starboard is always Conical or Pointed, while Port will always be a Square or Flat Top
Port Lateral Buoy
- Colour
- Red
- Shapes
- Conical, Cylindrical, Pillar, Spar
- Numbering
- Even Numbers
- Top Marks
- Square or Flat top
- Lights
- Red Multiple combinations
- Chart Symbol
Starboard Lateral Buoy
- Colour
- Green
- Shapes
- Conical, Cylindrical, Pillar, Spar
- Numbering
- Odd Numbers
- Top Marks
- Conical or Pointed Top
- Lights
- Green Multiple combinations
- Chart Symbol
