You are steaming southward along the west...

You are steaming southward along the west...

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c51a1b8

You are steaming southward along the west coast of the United States when you sight a buoy showing a flashing green light. How should you pass this buoy?

Question 1 of 27070

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You are steaming southward along the west coast of the United States when you sight a buoy showing a flashing green light. How should you pass this buoy?

🔍 Key Concepts

• IALA-B lateral buoyage system used in the United States • Meaning of a green flashing light on a lateral buoy when traveling in the conventional direction of buoyage • Relationship between your direction of travel (southbound) and which side of the channel the buoy marks

💭 Think About

• Are you going with or against the conventional direction of buoyage when steaming south along the U.S. West Coast? • In the IALA-B system, when proceeding in the conventional direction of buoyage, which color buoys do you keep on your starboard side and which on your port? • What does a flashing green light tell you about the buoy’s color, shape, and which side of the channel it marks?

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm that the U.S. uses the IALA-B system ("red right returning") • Determine whether southbound along the U.S. West Coast is considered returning from sea or going to sea for buoyage purposes • Match the meaning of a green flashing lateral mark with which side of your vessel it should be kept in this situation