Question 1
Under IALA Region A buoyage (used in UK and Europe), what does a red can buoy on the port hand indicate when entering harbour?
Correct Answer:
The buoy marks the port side of the channel — keep it to port (vessel's left) when entering
Question 2
What is the topmark of a South Cardinal mark?
Correct Answer:
Two cones, both pointing downward (points down)
Question 3
Under COLREGs Rule 18, in which order of priority must vessels keep out of the way of other vessels?
Correct Answer:
Power-driven vessels give way to sailing vessels, fishing vessels, and vessels constrained by draught, in that order
Question 4
COLREGs Rule 9 states that a vessel should not impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate safely within a narrow channel. Which vessel class might this apply to?
Correct Answer:
A large container ship in a dredged channel
Question 5
A safe water mark in IALA Region A has which characteristics?
Correct Answer:
Red and white vertical stripes, spherical topmark, Morse A light character
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