Object Class: Light float

Acronym: LITFLT (P)

Code: 76

Set Attribute_A: *COLOUR; #COLPAT; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; HORACC; HORLEN; HORWID; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC; VERLEN;

Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; PICREP; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

Definition:

A boat-like structure used instead of a light buoy in waters where strong streams or currents are experienced, or when a greater elevation than that of a light buoy is necessary (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2821).

References:

INT 1: IQ 30-31;

S-4: 462.8;

Remarks:

The light of a light float is a separate object, handled as with buoys, beacons, etc.

Distinction: buoy, cardinal; buoy, installation; buoy, isolated danger; buoy, lateral; buoy, safe water; buoy, special purpose/general; light vessel;