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What does the V-AIS symbol indicate in navigation?
What does the V-AIS symbol indicate in navigation?
Which IALA standard is referenced for lateral marks in the content?
Which IALA standard is referenced for lateral marks in the content?
What availability does the service team offer?
What availability does the service team offer?
How may ENC Symbols appear in different contexts?
How may ENC Symbols appear in different contexts?
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What is suggested for more information about products and services?
What is suggested for more information about products and services?
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What does AIS AtoN stand for?
What does AIS AtoN stand for?
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What type of AIS AtoN physically exists?
What type of AIS AtoN physically exists?
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In what scenarios are Virtual AIS AtoN typically used?
In what scenarios are Virtual AIS AtoN typically used?
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Where can information about a Physical AIS AtoN be found if encoded?
Where can information about a Physical AIS AtoN be found if encoded?
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Which of the following describes a Virtual AIS AtoN?
Which of the following describes a Virtual AIS AtoN?
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What is a key characteristic of a Physical AIS AtoN in relation to ENC?
What is a key characteristic of a Physical AIS AtoN in relation to ENC?
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What must be true for a Virtual AIS AtoN to be shown in an ENC?
What must be true for a Virtual AIS AtoN to be shown in an ENC?
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Which statement accurately reflects the visibility of Virtual AIS AtoN?
Which statement accurately reflects the visibility of Virtual AIS AtoN?
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What does the darker blue indicate on the chart?
What does the darker blue indicate on the chart?
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Which symbols denote lateral conical buoys in the IALA system?
Which symbols denote lateral conical buoys in the IALA system?
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What happens when zooming out on the chart until vertical lines disappear?
What happens when zooming out on the chart until vertical lines disappear?
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What represents the boundary between the IALA A and B buoyage systems?
What represents the boundary between the IALA A and B buoyage systems?
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What does an isolated query indicate?
What does an isolated query indicate?
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Which of the following marks is not included as part of the lateral beacons?
Which of the following marks is not included as part of the lateral beacons?
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What does the IALA applicable system apply to?
What does the IALA applicable system apply to?
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In terms of charted data, what do vertical lines indicate?
In terms of charted data, what do vertical lines indicate?
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What does a query associated with a symbol indicate?
What does a query associated with a symbol indicate?
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What color is used to indicate special purpose buoys?
What color is used to indicate special purpose buoys?
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How are unofficial vector data areas marked?
How are unofficial vector data areas marked?
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In the context of non-ENC data areas, what must be used for navigation?
In the context of non-ENC data areas, what must be used for navigation?
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What is notable about the shape/topmarks of special marks?
What is notable about the shape/topmarks of special marks?
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Which symbol indicates safe water?
Which symbol indicates safe water?
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What does the V-AIS symbol for West Cardinal represent?
What does the V-AIS symbol for West Cardinal represent?
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What is the purpose of the V-AIS Isolated Danger symbol?
What is the purpose of the V-AIS Isolated Danger symbol?
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What does the Special Purpose V-AIS symbol represent?
What does the Special Purpose V-AIS symbol represent?
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What does the ENC symbol with the reference '5011' indicate?
What does the ENC symbol with the reference '5011' indicate?
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Which office is responsible for managing the symbols used in ECDIS?
Which office is responsible for managing the symbols used in ECDIS?
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What does a '6 stars A1' rating signify in a survey?
What does a '6 stars A1' rating signify in a survey?
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Where is the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office located?
Where is the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office located?
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What is the purpose of the wreck marking symbol in V-AIS?
What is the purpose of the wreck marking symbol in V-AIS?
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What does a '2 stars D' rating imply about accuracy in the survey?
What does a '2 stars D' rating imply about accuracy in the survey?
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Which of the following is not represented by a V-AIS symbol?
Which of the following is not represented by a V-AIS symbol?
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What does the symbol 'U' represent in the context of bathymetric data?
What does the symbol 'U' represent in the context of bathymetric data?
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In navigational charts, what does the 'N27' reference indicate?
In navigational charts, what does the 'N27' reference indicate?
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What does a '3 stars C' rating indicate regarding survey accuracy?
What does a '3 stars C' rating indicate regarding survey accuracy?
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What does a '5 stars A2' indicate about accuracy in a survey?
What does a '5 stars A2' indicate about accuracy in a survey?
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What does the I14 reference correspond to?
What does the I14 reference correspond to?
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What does the reference 'K' imply regarding navigational aids?
What does the reference 'K' imply regarding navigational aids?
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What is indicated by a caution area in navigational charts?
What is indicated by a caution area in navigational charts?
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Flashcards
Port lateral
Port lateral
Used to mark areas where ships should avoid sailing, often due to dangers like rocks or shallow water.
Starboard lateral
Starboard lateral
Used to mark areas where ships should avoid sailing, often due to dangers like rocks or shallow water.
North Cardinal
North Cardinal
A type of cardinal mark used to indicate a danger area that is located to the north.
East Cardinal
East Cardinal
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ENC
ENC
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What is an AIS AtoN?
What is an AIS AtoN?
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What is a Physical AIS AtoN?
What is a Physical AIS AtoN?
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What is a Virtual AIS AtoN?
What is a Virtual AIS AtoN?
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Where are Virtual AIS AtoNs displayed?
Where are Virtual AIS AtoNs displayed?
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Where do you find information about Physical AIS AtoNs in an ENC?
Where do you find information about Physical AIS AtoNs in an ENC?
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How are Virtual AIS AtoNs identified on ENCs?
How are Virtual AIS AtoNs identified on ENCs?
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What are some applications of Virtual AIS AtoNs?
What are some applications of Virtual AIS AtoNs?
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How does the lifespan of a Virtual AIS AtoN relate to its display on ENCs?
How does the lifespan of a Virtual AIS AtoN relate to its display on ENCs?
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Special Purpose
Special Purpose
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Safe Water
Safe Water
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Wreck Marking
Wreck Marking
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Generic Isolated Danger Symbol
Generic Isolated Danger Symbol
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Sounding of Low Accuracy
Sounding of Low Accuracy
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Caution Area
Caution Area
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New Object
New Object
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6 Stars (A1)
6 Stars (A1)
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5 Stars (A2)
5 Stars (A2)
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4 Stars (B)
4 Stars (B)
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3 Stars (C)
3 Stars (C)
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2 Stars (D)
2 Stars (D)
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U
U
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Safe water buoy
Safe water buoy
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Query associated with symbol indicates absence of a mandatory attribute
Query associated with symbol indicates absence of a mandatory attribute
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What are Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)?
What are Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)?
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What is a pecked line on ECDIS?
What is a pecked line on ECDIS?
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When is an alternative navigational chart needed?
When is an alternative navigational chart needed?
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Lateral Buoy
Lateral Buoy
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Cardinal Mark
Cardinal Mark
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Isolated Danger Mark
Isolated Danger Mark
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Dredged Area Buoy
Dredged Area Buoy
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Vertical Lines on Charts
Vertical Lines on Charts
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Isolated Query on Chart
Isolated Query on Chart
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IALA A and B Boundary
IALA A and B Boundary
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Traditional IALA System
Traditional IALA System
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Study Notes
Virtual AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Symbols
- Virtual AIS AtoNs represent non-physical aids to navigation, such as wrecks, debris, or virtual hazards.
- They are displayed only on systems where their existence is known or for a defined period
- These are differentiated from physical AtoNs by specific symbols within Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs)
- Symbols are shown in daytime colours but might appear differently in other palettes.
ENC Symbols and Explanations
- ENC symbols represent various features, including dangers, soundings, and objects.
- Symbols are categorized based on meaning and clarity (e.g., isolated dangers, seafloor features, cardinal marks).
- Different symbols depict information like the 'accuracy' or 'quality' of soundings or bathymetry data.
- Some symbols are associated with information accessible via cursor enquiry.
Additional Information and Symbols
- Some symbols are linked to additional details, like information notes or pictures, accessible via cursor enquiry.
- Several symbols indicate specific data qualities and accuracy level regarding the displayed information
- Different symbol variations exist depending on the depicted data or feature.
IALA Buoyage Systems
- Symbols relating to buoyage are categorized within IALA (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) systems (A and B) for buoyage.
- They are used for directionality and other features of navigational aids.
- Separate buoys may be associated with other systems or details.
ENC Data vs. Non-ENC Data
- Symbols visually depict areas of ENC Data and Non-ENC Data to distinguish data sources, which is important for navigating.
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Test your knowledge on Virtual AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) symbols and their significance. Dive into how these symbols differentiate from physical AtoNs and how they are represented in Electronic Navigational Charts. Complete the quiz to understand how these symbols provide critical information for navigation.