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EA:  MARINE_MARK_TYPE

Status: STD 2005/06/07
Code: 683
Concept definition: The type of a <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION> (for example: a <BEACON> and/or a <BUOY>). This type is evidenced using a mark, sign, or signal indicating the purpose of that <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION>.
 
Attribute value type: ENUMERATION
Reference type: PR
Reference: [S57A, Attribute: CATSPM]
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		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE FERRY_CROSSING Indicates that a <FERRY_CROSSING> crosses the <WATERBODY_ROUTE>. This mark is often used with a <<<SOUND_SHIPS_SIREN>>> mark. 21 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:37]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE FIRING_DANGER Indicates a firing danger, usually at sea. 22 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:1]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE FOUL_GROUND Indicates a <MARINE_FOUL_GROUND>. 23 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:45]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE GENERAL_WARNING Indicates that special caution must be exercised in the vicinity of the mark; general warning. 24 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:27]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE GPS Indicates a <LOCATION> that has been accurately determined using GPS. 25 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:48]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE HELIPORT Indicates a <LOCATION> where <HELICOPTER>s may land; heliport. 26 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:47]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE ILLUMINATED Externally illuminated. 27 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:38]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE INFORMATION Displays, by means of words and/or symbols, information of interest to the mariner. 28 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:82]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE INSTALLATION Indicates a <FACILITY> for loading tankers with gas or oil; installation. 29 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:99]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE KEEPOUT Indicates a <REGION> where <VESSEL>s are prohibited; keepout. 30 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:89]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE LATERAL Indicates a lateral <BOUNDARY> of navigable <WATER>. 31 IR [S32, "buoy: lateral"] [FACC, Annex B, BTC:5], [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys]
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE LEADING Serves as a <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION> that is so located as to indicate the <ROUTE> to be followed; leading. Leading marks identify a <MARINE_LEADING_LINE> when they are in transit. 32 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:16]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE MARINE_FARM Indicates the existence of fish, mussel, oyster or pearl farm/culture; marine farm. 33 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:55]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE MARKER_SHIP Indicates the <LOCATION> of a <VESSEL> that is used as a target during a military exercise; marker ship. 34 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:3]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE MAXIMUM_VESSEL_DRAUGHT Indicates the maximum draught of <VESSEL> permitted. 35 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:30]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE MEASURED_DISTANCE Forms part of a transit indicating one end of a measured distance. 36 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:17]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE MILITARY_PRACTICE Indicates a <REGION> within which naval, military, and/or aerial exercises are carried out; military practice. 37 IR [S32, "exercise area"]  
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_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 mark; modified port lateral. 38 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:3] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Starboard Bifurcation Buoy, (a)]
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_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 mark; modified starboard lateral. 39 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:4] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Starboard Bifurcation Buoy, (a)]
STD
2005/06/07		 MARINE_MARK_TYPE MOORING Indicates a mooring or moorings. 40 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:14]  
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