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Buoyage

What colour is a port-hand mark in IALA Region A?

Short answer

A port-hand mark is red in IALA Region A.

When entering from seaward in IALA Region A, keep red port-hand marks to port and green starboard-hand marks to starboard. Always confirm the direction of buoyage on the chart.

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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.

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What colour is a port-hand mark in IALA Region A?