What is IALA
IALA is The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities. (IALA) is a nonprofit international technical association. It was established in 1957 and it provides nautical expertise and advice. IALA encourage its members to work together to harmonized aids to navigation worldwide and to insure the movements of the vessels are safe and cost effective.
IALA is known for its buoyage system
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Types of Marks
Lateral mark Lateral Aids to Navigation:
indicate the edge of the channel.
- These show well-established channels and indicate port (left) and starboard (right) sides of the channels. Port marks are a red can shape. At night, a red flashing light may be shown. Starboard marks are a green conical shape. At night a green flashing light maybe shown.
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indicate the position of a hazard and the direction of Safe water.
Safe watermarks:
indicates the end of the channel and deep, save water is ahead.
Special marks:
indicate an area or feature such as speed restrictions or mowing area.
