163. While proceeding along the Norwegian coast on course 039°T, you sight the black-yellow-black banded buoy shown in illustration D021NG below, bearing 053°T. What action should you take?

An East Cardinal buoy (black-yellow-black with cones) indicates danger to the west; therefore, alter course to 060T and verify your position by observing a decreasing true bearing, ensuring you pass to the buoy's safe side.