In illustration D045NG below, what two shapes shown are used to indicate a preferred channel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — A and D
Preferred channel marks in the IALA system utilize specific topmarks to indicate the primary channel direction. Illustration D045NG identifies the can and nun shapes as the standard topmarks for these buoys, which are essential for mariners to distinguish between primary and secondary channels at a junction.
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