Session V Introduction to Basic Aid to Navigation Training
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Training Objectives . 1. Review the definitions for the various Federal and Private AtoNs.2. Understand why AtoNs are established.3. Understand the specific purpose of the various AtoNs.4. Become familiar with the flash characteristics used on AtoNs.. AToN System Definitions. IALA = Internati
Session V Introduction to Basic Aid to Navigation Training
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1. Session V Introduction to Basic Aid to Navigation Training
2. Training Objectives 1. Review the definitions for the various Federal and Private AtoNs.
2. Understand why AtoNs are established.
3. Understand the specific purpose of the various AtoNs.
4. Become familiar with the flash characteristics used on AtoNs.
3. AToN System Definitions IALA = International Association of
Lighthouse Authorities.
Divides the world into 2 regions:
Region “A”: Most of the World
Region “B”: North & South America, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines Bowditch pg.72
Each country had their own system of navigation. Ships going to other countries were confused.
All the countries got together and came up with a standard.
In 1980 IALA maritime buoyage system was adopted.Bowditch pg.72
Each country had their own system of navigation. Ships going to other countries were confused.
All the countries got together and came up with a standard.
In 1980 IALA maritime buoyage system was adopted.
