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EA:  BUOY_TYPE

Status: STD 2005/06/07
Code: 211
Concept definition: The type of a <BUOY>.
 
Attribute value type: ENUMERATION
Reference type: IR
Reference: [FACC, Annex B: BUT]
Supplemental references:  
Enumerants (presented in a natural order)
Status Attribute label Enumerant label Concept definition Code Ref type Reference ▾ Supplemental references
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE SOUTH_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings south-east and south-west taken from the <LOCATION> of the <BUOY>; south cardinal [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Cardinal Buoys, South Cardinal Buoy, (a)]. It should be passed to the south side of the <BUOY>. 78 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:3]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE WEST_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings south-west and north-west taken from the <LOCATION> of the <BUOY>; west cardinal [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Cardinal Buoys, West Cardinal Buoy, (a)]. It should be passed to the west side of the <BUOY>. 98 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:4]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant with respect to the <LOCATION> of the <BUOY>; cardinal. It should be passed to the indicated side of the <BUOY>. 9 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE PORT_HAND_LATERAL Indicates the port (left) <BOUNDARY> of a navigational <WATER_CHANNEL> or suggested <WATERBODY_ROUTE> when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage"; port-hand lateral. 64 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:1] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Port Hand Buoy, (a)]
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE STARBOARD_HAND_LATERAL Indicates the starboard (right) <BOUNDARY> of a navigational <WATER_CHANNEL> or suggested <WATERBODY_ROUTE> when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage"; starboard-hand lateral. 83 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:2] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Starboard Hand Buoy, (a)]
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE MODIFIED_PORT_LATERAL Indicates a <LOCATION> where a <WATER_CHANNEL> divides when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage", indicating that the preferred and/or main <WATER_CHANNEL> (or primary <WATERBODY_ROUTE>) is on the starboard (right) side of the <BUOY>; modified port lateral. 49 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:3] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Starboard Bifurcation Buoy, (a)]
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE MODIFIED_STARBOARD_LATERAL Indicates a <LOCATION> where a <WATER_CHANNEL> divides when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage", indicating that the preferred and/or main <WATER_CHANNEL> (or primary <WATERBODY_ROUTE>) is on the port (left) side of the <BUOY>; modified starboard lateral. 50 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:4] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Starboard Bifurcation Buoy, (a)]
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE RECORDING Used to record data for scientific purposes; recording. 69 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:10]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE SEAPLANE_ANCHORAGE Indicates an <ANCHORAGE> for <SEAPLANE>s. 76 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:11]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE RECREATION_ZONE Indicates a recreation zone. 70 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:12]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE PRIVATE Privately maintained. 67 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:13]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE LARGE_AUTOMATED_NAVIGATION Designed to take the place of a <LIGHTSHIP> where construction of an offshore light station is not feasible; large automated navigation. 41 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:15]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE LEADING Serves as a <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION> that is so located as to indicate the <ROUTE> to be followed; leading. Leading <BUOY>s identify a <MARINE_LEADING_LINE> when they are in transit. 43 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:16]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE MEASURED_DISTANCE Forms part of a transit indicating one end of a measured distance. 47 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:17]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE NOTICE Supports a notice board or <DISPLAY_SIGN> indicating information to the mariner. 56 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:18]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE TSS Indicates a <WATER_TRAFFIC_SEPARATION_SCHEME>; TSS. 92 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:19]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE FIRING_DANGER Indicates a firing danger, usually at sea. 26 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:1]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE ANCHORING_PROHIBITED Indicates that anchoring is prohibited. 2 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:20]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE BERTHING_PROHIBITED Indicates that berthing is prohibited. 6 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:21]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE OVERTAKING_PROHIBITED Indicates that overtaking is prohibited. 61 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:22]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE TWO_WAY_PROHIBITED Indicates a one-way <WATERBODY_ROUTE>; two-way prohibited. 93 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:23]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE REDUCED_WAKE Indicates that <VESSEL>s must not generate excessive wake; reduced wake. 71 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:24]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE SPEED_LIMIT Indicates that a limit to <<SPEED>> applies. 80 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:25]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE STOP Indicates the <LOCATION> where the bows of <VESSEL>s must stop when <TRAFFIC_LIGHT>s show red. 84 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:26]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE GENERAL_WARNING Indicates that special caution must be exercised in the vicinity of the <BUOY>; general warning. 31 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:27]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE SOUND_SHIPS_SIREN Indicates that a <VESSEL> should sound its siren or horn; sound ship's siren. 77 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:28]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE RSTRCT_VERT_CLEARANCE Indicates the minimum vertical clearance available for passage; restricted vertical clearance. 74 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:29]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE TARGET Indicates an <OBJECT> toward which something is directed, including the distinctive marking or instrumentation of a ground point to aid its identification on a photograph; target. 88 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:2]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE MAXIMUM_VESSEL_DRAUGHT Indicates the maximum draught of <VESSEL> permitted. 46 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:30]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE RSTRCT_HORIZ_CLEARANCE Indicates the minimum horizontal clearance available for passage; restricted horizontal clearance. 73 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:31]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE STRONG_CURRENT Warns of strong <WATER_CURRENT>s. 85 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:32]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE BERTHING_PERMITTED Indicates that berthing is permitted. 5 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:33]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL-
_CABLE		 Indicates an <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE>. 22 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:34]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE CHANNEL_EDGE_GRADIENT Indicates the gradient of the <<TERRAIN_SLOPE>> of the edge of a dredged <WATER_CHANNEL>. 12 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:35]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE TELEPHONE Indicates the presence of a <TELEPHONE>. 90 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:36]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE FERRY_CROSSING Indicates that a <FERRY_CROSSING> crosses the <WATERBODY_ROUTE>. 25 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:37]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE PIPELINE Indicates the <LOCATION> of submarine <PIPELINE>s. 62 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:39]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE MARKER_VESSEL Indicates the <LOCATION> of a <VESSEL> that is used as a target during a military exercise; marker vessel. 45 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:3]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE CLEARING_LINE Indicates a <MARINE_CLEARING_LINE>. 13 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:41]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE DIVING Indicates that diving may take place or be taking place in the vicinity of the <BUOY>. 19 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:43] [CANS, BUOYS, SPECIAL BUOYS, Diving Buoy, (a)]
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE REFUGE Indicates a place of safety; refuge. 72 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:44]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE FOUL_GROUND Indicates a <MARINE_FOUL_GROUND>. 30 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:45]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE YACHTING Installed for use by yachtsmen; yachting. 101 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:46]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE HELIPORT Indicates a <LOCATION> where <HELICOPTER>s may land; heliport. 33 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:47]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE GPS Indicates a <LOCATION> that has been accurately determined using GPS. 32 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:48]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE DEGAUSSING_RANGE Indicates a degaussing range. 18 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:4]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE WORK_IN_PROGRESS Indicates that work, generally construction, is in progress. 99 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:51]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE UNKNOWN_PURPOSE Detailed characteristics and purpose are unknown. 94 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:52]  
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE CABLE Indicates the <LOCATION> of submarine cables or the <LOCATION> at which they run on to <LAND>. 8 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:6] [FACC, Annex B, BUT:109]
STD
2005/06/07		 BUOY_TYPE SPOIL_GROUND Indicates the <BOUNDARY> of a spoil ground. 81 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:7]  
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