IALA Recommendation E-200

IALA Recommendation E-200 provides standardized guidelines for the placement and configuration of maritime navigational aids, such as buoys and beacons, to ensure safe and efficient navigation. It specifies the use of different light colors, shapes, and sound signals to represent specific types of hazards or channel directions, helping mariners identify their location and stay on the correct route. By adhering to these consistent standards, mariners worldwide can interpret navigational markers accurately, reducing the risk of collisions or groundings and improving overall safety in busy or challenging waterways.