Navigation A — Coastal — question 5

1. Give the characteristics of the two lights on the breakwater heads at the entrance to Kishon Harbour. East breakwater light – 2 quick red flashes every 5 seconds, height 10 m, range 6 miles. West breakwater light – 2 quick green flashes every 5 seconds, height 6 m, range 4 miles.
2. What causes deviation in a magnetic compass? The influence of magnetic fields close to the compass, such as metal and electronic instruments.
3. What distance in miles does the unit 'cable' stand for? 1 cable = 0.1 mile.
4. Explain the text above the black line off Megadim anchorage (north of Atlit), Ldg Lts 100°, and also the text Dir 155°. Ldg Lts means Leading Lights: a transit (leading line) used for safe navigation when entering and leaving the anchorage. Dir means Direction: the direction in which you turn onto course 155° into the anchorage, for a safe entry.

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