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Coast Guard District 14

Honolulu, Hawaii

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Private Aids to Navigation (PATON)

Informational Documents:

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  1. Handout:  Explains Aids to Navigation.  How to apply for a Private Aid Permit.  Explains Aid Markings and lists the Types of Marks.  Provides Sources of Supply for markers. 
  2. Private Aids to Navigation Application:  Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard CG-2554 (Rev. 03-03) with instructions.
  3. Regulatory Changes allowing LED Lighting Equipment: l LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting equipment has been approved for use as PATON as of March 08, 2004. If you are considering installing a light please contact the 14th Coast Guard District PATON Manager before purchasing your lighting equipment. For more information regarding this regulatory change, and others, review Rules and Regulations, Federal Register volume 68 number 235 (Document ID: USCG-2000-7466-0010).
  4. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Maritime Buoyage System Specifications (use table below):

International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Maritime Buoyage System Region A (Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Soma, American Territories) Specifications

Lateral Marks - Buoys
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Structures- Preferred
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Structures - Visibility half nm
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Structures - Visibility 1 nm
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Sturctures - Visibility 2 nm
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Structures - Visibility 3 nm

International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Maritime Buoyage System Region B
(U.S. Marking System)

Characteristics of Lights
Examples of Light & Dbn Structures
Information & Regulatory Marks
Lateral Marks - Buoys
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Structures - Preferred Channel
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Structures - one-half nm visibility
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Structures - 1 nm visibility
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Structures - 2 nm visibility
Lateral Marks - Light & Dbn Structures - 3 nm visibility
Mooring Buoys
Non-Lateral Marks
Ranges
Special Marks - Buoys
Special Marks - Daybeacons
Warning Marks

 

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