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Buoyage

Following the charted conventional direction of buoyage in Region A, which normal lateral colour marks the port-hand side of the channel?

Short answer

Red

In Region A, red marks the port-hand side and green the starboard-hand side when proceeding in the conventional direction. The direction is shown in the chart or relevant document; a general 'towards land' assumption is not enough.

Sources and scope

Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to iala region a unless the answer says otherwise; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

Quick check

Following the charted conventional direction of buoyage in Region A, which normal lateral colour marks the port-hand side of the channel?