Identify the Buoyage Marks
12 questions selected randomly from a pool of 45. Photo identification and knowledge questions about the IALA-A buoyage system.
This free quiz covers the IALA Maritime Buoyage System in English — the international standard used throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia (IALA Region A). You will practise identifying buoys from photographs and answering knowledge questions about colours, topmarks, light characteristics and the rules that govern their use.
Topics covered: port lateral marks (red, IALA-A), starboard lateral marks (green, IALA-A), cardinal marks (north, south, east, west), isolated danger marks, safe water marks, special marks, preferred channel marks (Fl(2+1)), new danger marks, light sequences (Q, VQ, LFl, Iso, Oc) and IALA-A vs IALA-B differences.
Essential vocabulary for the PER and PY nautical exam in English, and for any sailor navigating internationally.