separation zone - A region drawn on a chart to separate two lanes that have shipping vessels moving in opposite directions.
serve - To wind small line around a rope to protect it from chafechaffing and weather.
The IMO defines "traffic separation scheme" as a plan that organizes traffic proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions by means of a separation zone or line, traffic lane, etc. There may be obstructions within the traffic separation scheme.
(e) A vessel other than a crossing vessel or a vessel joining or leaving a lane shall not normally enter a separation zone or cross a separation line except:
in cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger; ...
These marks may be used to denote dangers, safe water, separation zones, etc. Ranges are special marks which help in maintaining the proper course in a narrow channel. View Charts and Pictures of Marks ...
 See also: Compass, Point, Boat, Bow, Buoy
  
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