General Navigation USCG Question #237 (Set 8)

In which country would you expect the channels to be marked with the IALA-B Buoyage System?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Peru

The IALA-B system is utilized throughout North, Central, and South America, including Peru. This system uses red buoys to mark the port side of a channel when returning from seaward, contrasting with the IALA-A system used in Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia, as outlined in the IALA Maritime Buoyage System.

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