Which is TRUE of a lateral system buoy...

🔍 Key Concepts

• IALA lateral buoyage system (Region A vs Region B is NOT important here, but red vs green lateral marks is) • Meaning of a quick flashing light in the lateral system (compare with fixed, flashing, occulting) • How safe water buoys, preferred channel (bifurcation) buoys, and special marks are painted and lit

💭 Think About

• Think about what a lateral buoy is primarily used for and whether it marks the center of the channel, one side of the channel, or a special area • Ask yourself: when you see a quick flashing light on a lateral buoy at night, what information is being emphasized about the channel edge or turn? • Compare the color and light characteristic of a lateral buoy with those of safe water buoys (red/white vertical stripes) and special marks (yellow)

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify how safe water buoys are painted and what kind of light they show (is it always quick flashing?) • Verify what a preferred channel (bifurcation) buoy looks like and whether a quick flash is required or just one possible characteristic • Confirm whether a special mark is actually part of the lateral system and what its typical color and light characteristics are

Which is TRUE of a lateral system buoy displaying a quick flashing light?

The buoy should be passed close aboard on either side

The buoy is painted with red and white vertical stripes

The buoy is used at a channel bifurcation or junction

The buoy indicates that special caution is required

🔍 Key Concepts

💭 Think About

✅ Before You Answer