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What are the 256 IALA flashing models?
WelandSignal™ and the 256 IALA Flashing Codes WelandSignal™ lanterns are equipped to offer 256 IALA-approved flashing codes. Users can conveniently adjust these codes using a wireless controller. Furthermore, each marine navigation lantern can be individually reset to any desired flashing pattern. Symbols FL Flash followed by number Eg.FL 1 S, one flash every second F Fixed Q Quick […]
What is “Visibility of Navigational Lights”?
Navigating the vast and often unpredictable marine waters requires precision, and one of the key components of marine navigation is the use of navigational lights. When discussing these lights, a term you might frequently encounter is “visibility.” But what exactly does this mean in the context of marine navigation? Understanding the Visibility of Navigational Lights […]
Who is IALA?
AtoN-Aids to navigation AtoN, short for “Aids to Navigation,” encompasses specialized structures and technologies like buoys, beacons, marks, and advanced location systems designed to bolster maritime navigation safety. Essential navigation instruments comprise GPS, BEIDOU, GPRS, AIS, Radar, Compass, and traditional paper charts. Operating without navigation aids or implementing them without standardized guidelines could lead to […]
How to choose the right navigation light at bridges for boat safety?
Navigating waterways with bridges poses certain risks, especially during low visibility conditions. Bridges, depending on their design and positioning, may interfere with the regular pathways of ships and boats. To mitigate the potential dangers, it’s crucial to correctly choose and position navigational lights on bridges to ensure safe travel for all vessels. The provided guidelines […]
