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CD0101. IALA Buoyage

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“Seagull CBT — CD0101. IALA Buoyage” contains 88 questions across 1 collection.

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This buoy is part of the IALA Maritime Buoyage System. How would you pass it?

One correct answer

  • To the North of it
  • To the South of it✓ Correct answer
  • By leaving it to port
  • By leaving it to starboard
Which two of the following are types of mark incorporated in the IALA Maritime Buoyage System?

Multiple correct answers

  • Cardinal✓ Correct answer
  • Local
  • Orbital
  • Lateral✓ Correct answer
You are in Region A of the IALA Maritime Buoyage System and proceeding down a channel AGAINST the Conventional Direction of Buoyage. You come across a red can-shaped buoy - how will you pass it?

One correct answer

  • Leave it to port
  • Leave it to starboard✓ Correct answer
  • Pass either side – it is a Special mark and there is safe water all round
  • Refer to the Sailing Directions for further instructions
What topmark (if fitted) is used on a Safe Water mark of the IALA Maritime Buoyage System?

One correct answer

  • A single red sphere✓ Correct answer
  • A yellow cone
  • Two black spheres
  • Two black cones, points together
This buoy is part of the IALA Maritime Buoyage System. How would you pass it?

One correct answer

  • To the East of it
  • To the West of it✓ Correct answer
  • By leaving it to port
  • By leaving it to starboard

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