In the IALA-B system, which numbering convention applies to green starboard-hand lateral aids?

A. Even numbers
✓ Odd numbersCorrect
C. No numbers; green aids use only letters
D. Numbers above 100 only

Why B is correct

In IALA-B, even numbers are assigned to red (port-hand) aids and odd numbers to green (starboard-hand) aids. Numbers increase from seaward toward the head of navigation.

Cited:Bowditch Ch. 5 §501

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