To enter a channel, you are considered to be coming from the sea (and heading for land). Lateral marks mark the route to follow with port and starboard marks.
ATTENTION the buoyage is managed by the International Association of Maritime Signals (IALA). This association has divided the world into 2 zones A and B. The A buoyage is used all over the world except on :
- the American continent
- the West Indies
- japan
- korea
- the Philippines
In the B zones, the marks are reversed.
TO REMEMBER :
- The system of lateral marks is interpreted when coming from the sea and entering the harbor.
- A mnemonic for remembering the side marker:
" Bottom if red and green knit "
Babôrd Red Cylinder and Starboard Green Cone
Port side markings
Color: red
Indicator: cylinder
Light: red of any rhythm
Starboard side markings
Color: green
Indicator: green cone
Light: green of any rhythm
