USCG Exam Practice · Aids to Navigation — IALA-B (US) buoyage
In IALA-B, what light color is exhibited by a starboard-hand lateral aid?
- ARed
- BGreen✓ correct
- CWhite
- DYellow
Why B is correct
The Light List states that green is used on starboard-hand lateral aids in IALA-B. Red is reserved for port-hand aids in this system.
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