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CEVNI inland waterways

An A.5 no-berthing sign has an arrow marked 1000 m. What is the correct reading?

Short answer

No berthing for 1000 metres in the arrow direction

The panel gives the directional extent of the A.5 prohibition; it is not an offshore distance or time. Revisit Where You May Stop: Rule Before Gap.

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Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to european inland waterways; local rules still apply; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

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An A.5 no-berthing sign has an arrow marked 1000 m. What is the correct reading?