You are in a channel inbound from sea. A daymark used to mark a channel junction when the preferred channel is to starboard will have the shape indicated by what letter in illustration D045NG below?

Correct Answer: Option A — A

A junction mark with the preferred channel to starboard is a red triangle with a green horizontal band. In illustration D045NG, the triangle shape (A) denotes a starboard lateral mark. When banded with green, it signifies that the preferred channel is to the starboard side of the vessel.