This standard specifies the types, functions, shapes, colors, light quality, legends and distribution principles of inland river navigation aid signs (hereinafter referred to as inland water navigation marks). This standard is applicable to the inland river navigation marks distributed in the navigable waters of rivers, lakes and reservoirs in the People's Republic of China. Individual special navigable waters may be stipulated separately according to specific circumstances after approval.
GB 5863-1993 history
2022GB 5863-2022 Aids to navigation on inland waterways
1993GB 5863-1993 Aids to navigation on inland waterways