USCG Exam Practice · Aids to Navigation — IALA-B (US) buoyage
Which light color is used on starboard-hand lateral aids in IALA-B waters?
- ARed
- BWhite
- CGreen✓ correct
- DYellow
Why C 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 the same system.
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