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Buoyage
These are the equivalent of road signs on highways.
It is important to be aware of what is meant by the
various marks. Take time to study a chart as well as
study the buoyage to familiarise yourself with their
meaning.
The Coming In Going Out Rule
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When leaving harbour the port (red) should be
passed on boat's starboard (right) side.
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Upon entering harbour the port (red) mark should
be passed on boat's port (left) side.
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Types of Marks
Marks are used to show well established channels
indicating the port (left) and starboard (right)
hand side of channels.
Port mark
This mark is red, the top mark (if any) is a can
shape. At night a red light may be shown. |
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Starboard mark
This mark is green, the top mark (if any) is a
conical shape. At night a green light may be
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Safe Water mark
The water all around is free from obstruction of
shallows. Coloured red with white vertical
stripes. At night shows single white long flash
every ten seconds, isophase or occulting. Top
mark is single red sphere. |
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Isolated Danger mark
Indicates isolated danger, a submerged object
with water all around, but don't pass close.
Coloured black with one or more horizontal red
bands. At night a white light showing a group of
two flashes. Top mark black spheres. |
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Special mark
Indicates special area - could be spoil or foul
ground marks, cable or pipeline marks, including
outfall (sewage) pipes or a wreck. Coloured
yellow, at night yellow light. The top mark is a
single yellow cross. The light is yellow, any
rhythm may be used other than those used for the
white light of cardinal, isolated danger or safe
water marks. |
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Cardinal Marks
Cardinal marks indicate the best and safest water
and are used in conjunction with a compass. They can
also indicate the safe side to pass a danger or a
feature, such as a bend in channel or end of a
shoal.
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North Cardinal mark
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The top mark points up, black band above
yellow band.
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Pass to North.
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White light continuous flash.
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East Cardinal mark
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The top mark points outward, black bands above
and below yellow band.
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Pass to East.
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White light three flashes.
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South Cardinal mark
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The top mark points down, black band below
yellow band.
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Pass to South.
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White light six flashes and one long flash.
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West Cardinal mark
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The top mark points inward, black band between
yellow bands.
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Pass to West.
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White light nine flashes.
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