Aids to Navigation

Aids to Navigation are tools and signals that help people find their way at sea and on waterways. They include lighthouses, buoys, beacons, and markers that indicate safe routes, hazards, and locations. These aids use visual signals, like lights and colors, as well as sound signals to guide vessels and ensure safe passage. By providing crucial information about water depths, currents, and obstacles, aids to navigation are essential for preventing accidents and assisting in maritime navigation, making waterways safer for pilots, sailors, and recreational boaters alike.