IALA Region B

IALA Region B is a geographic area designated for maritime navigation aids, primarily covering most of the world’s waters outside Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. It includes North and South America, Australia, Asia (except parts of the Middle East), and the western Pacific. In this region, navigation markers like buoys and lighthouses follow specific color and light patterns to help ships determine their position and avoid hazards. This standardized system ensures consistency for mariners operating in these waters, making navigation safer and more efficient across a vast maritime area.