BUOYAGE AND PILOTAGE 1. What is the name and purpose of the following buoys from the IALA A system?


a)


b)


c)


2. Explain the following light characteristics. a) Fl.G.2.5s b) Fl(2).R.5s c) 2F.R(vert) d) Mo(A)10s e) Q(6)+LFl.15s


f) Oc(2)10s45m15M (South Head) g) Iso.WR.3s8m8/5M (Old Harry Point)


Use RYA Chart 4 and the Almanac.


3. A skipper is preparing a pilotage plan for leaving Seahorse Marina in Port Fraser a) Before leaving the skipper will need to refuel, and get some petrol for the outboard. Are these available?


b) What is the least depth shown in the entrance channel or in the marina? If the boat has a draught of 1.3m and the skipper wants 1.0m clearance. What height of tide is required to leave the marina?


c) Using the rise and fall of the tide table on plan D, what is the latest time, after HW springs that the boat can leave?


d) Is the marina accessible 24 hours a day?


e) Once out of the marina channel and south of the Lake End red beacon the plan is to pass north of the green beacon and then to the Redlands beacon.


i) A back bearing of 054°(T) on the Lake End beacon will be used. If the back bearing was 065°(T) which way should the boat turn?


ii) Once at the green beacon suggest two methods than could be used to check that the boat remains in the deep water.


f) What is the meaning of the Redlands beacon in position 46°25’.75N 006°01’.10W?


g) Port Fraser is a busy naval port. Which VHF channel should be monitored for shipping movements?


h) List three regulations that must be followed within the harbour area.


d)


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