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What is a CG66 form and why should a skipper complete one before a passage?

Q: In IALA Region A (UK, Europe, Africa, most of Asia), what does a port hand lateral mark look like?

Red can or pillar with flat top, red light (any rhythm) IALA Region A: port hand marks are RED, can/pillar shape, red light any rhythm. Keep them to port when entering harbour (coming from sea). Starboard hand marks are GREEN, conical, green light. Memory: "Red right returning" applies in Region B (Americas) — the OPPOSITE of Region A.

A. A customs declaration form for cross-Channel passages

B. A mandatory survey certificate for vessels over 6m

C. A voluntary vessel identification scheme with HM Coastguard — enables faster SAR response by giving rescue services vessel details and planned route in advance

D. A VHF radio licence required for offshore passages

In IALA Region A (UK, Europe, Africa, most of Asia), what does a port hand lateral mark look like?

A. Red and white vertically striped

B. Red can or pillar with flat top, red light (any rhythm)

C. Yellow with a single cross topmark

D. Green conical with green light

What are the characteristics of a North Cardinal mark?

A. All black, cone point up, quick flashing

B. Yellow over black, two cones points DOWN, occulting white

C. Black and yellow horizontal bands, cone point up, group flashing (3)

D. Black over yellow, two cones points UP, Fl(Q) or VQ white light — pass to the NORTH

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