INT 1 · M 10–13

Traffic separation scheme (TSS)

Areas & limitsCore

Magenta lane arrows and a separation line or zone organize shipping traffic.

What it means
Outlined arrows show established traffic direction; the central band or line separates opposing lanes.
Why it matters
COLREG Rule 10 applies. Small craft crossing a lane should do so on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles and must not impede lane traffic.
IHO INT 1 — M 10–13