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English forum => Development corner => Mission Creation => Topic started by: moyeraj on November 27, 2008, 16:10:33

Title: Channel Markers Rotterdam
Post by: moyeraj on November 27, 2008, 16:10:33

I notice that in the Harbor of Rotterdam (mission: Titanic Voyage to New York) the channel markers are reversed from the International Maritime "Rules of the Road".  They should be reversed.  Note: Red buoy is to the right returning from sea.
Can these be changed in the Mission Editor?

Title: Re: Channel Markers Rotterdam
Post by: LucAtC on November 27, 2008, 16:35:19

Hello moyeraj,
Welcome !
Returning from sea, red conical is to the right in Region B, and green conical in Region A. Rotterdam is in the A Region. IALA buoyage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateral_mark)
Regards,
Luc

Title: Re: Channel Markers Rotterdam
Post by: moyeraj on November 27, 2008, 19:44:02

Thanks for the prompt reply.  Thanks for the education, I had assumed that the rule was International.

Title: Re: Channel Markers Rotterdam
Post by: TerryRussell on November 27, 2008, 23:05:51

Most of the world follows IALA A. 

Pretty much only the Americas, Japan, Filipines and South Korea choose to be different (IALA B).

http://www.nauticalissues.com/en/iala.html
gives more details.

However, the shape of the port and starboard buoys is the same in both regions (cans/squares to port, cones/triangles to starboard).

Cardinal signage is the same in both regions, I think.

Title: Re: Channel Markers Rotterdam
Post by: marcstrat on November 27, 2008, 23:15:38

Cardinal signage is the same in both regions, I think.

Hoy Terry,
Correct,cardinal system is all over the world the same.
Marc

Title: Re: Channel Markers Rotterdam
Post by: TerryRussell on November 27, 2008, 23:39:43

Hi Marc.

I'm away from home again, so I couldn't check.

I didn't want to say "They're the same" and then have someone come along and tell me that in Switzerland and Swaziland it's different!  ;D

The buoyage I knew. But I couldn't remember for cardinals. It's a sign of old age...  :'(

Title: Re: Channel Markers Rotterdam
Post by: Aad The Pirate on November 28, 2008, 23:57:09

Quote from: TerryRussell on November 27, 2008, 23:39:43

Hi Marc.

I'm away from home again, so I couldn't check.

I didn't want to say "They're the same" and then have someone come along and tell me that in Switzerland and Swaziland it's different!  ;D

The buoyage I knew. But I couldn't remember for cardinals. It's a sign of old age...  :'(

Can I quote that one in the JOKE of the DAY topic???? LOL

Title: Re: Channel Markers Rotterdam
Post by: TerryRussell on November 29, 2008, 00:08:50

I think I got a number of jokes into that one!

Title: Re: Channel Markers Rotterdam
Post by: Aad The Pirate on November 29, 2008, 00:10:47

Quote from: TerryRussell on November 29, 2008, 00:08:50

I think I got a number of jokes into that one!

I know, Terry, I know. My request was more a joke on itself  ;D :) ;D