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Despite learning all my lights and being a nerd with the Coastguard Boating Education flash cards, when you are at sea at night it is really hard to decipher navigation lights on other boats. I think the main difficulty I have is knowing how close you are to the other boat. We don't have radar…

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The development of a uniform system of buoyage throughout the world was of paramount importance for safe navigation at sea.  As traffic lights are used to guide drivers on road, similarly buoys and beacons are indispensable for guiding mariners at sea.  Imagine what would have happened if more than one buoyage system was in use around the world. Different buoyage system means different rules, in complete conflict with one another.  It would cause confusion and lead to accidents.  #marineinsight Difference Of Opinion, Traffic Lights, Marine Environment, Traffic Light, Different Types, Nautical, Engineering, Ships, Technology

The development of a uniform system of buoyage throughout the world was of paramount importance for safe navigation at sea. As traffic lights are used to guide drivers on road, similarly buoys and beacons are indispensable for guiding mariners at sea. Imagine what would have happened if more than one buoyage system was in use around the world. Different buoyage system means different rules, in complete conflict with one another. It would cause confusion and lead to accidents…

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