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Navigation A — Coastal — question 1

  1. Your vessel's draught is 2.3 metres. The Herzliya Marina office offers you a berth on the north side of pontoon E. You want to be at the pontoon at MHWS, and you want to keep at least 20 cm of water under the boat. Can you enter and leave safely? Give reasons for your answer. A yes/no answer will not be accepted. Draught + safety margin = 2.5 m; total depth 2.4 + tide 0.6 = 3.0 m. You can enter.
  2. Explain the characteristics of the light on the breakwater of Tel Aviv Marina. 5 green flashes every 20 seconds, height 10.5 m.
  3. What is the meaning of the number 305 at position 32°55.5'N 034°57.5'E? Give reasons for your answer. A reference to a detailed chart of the area concerned, whose number is 305.

The question is solved on chart 1000. On the site it comes with the relevant sections of the chart.