Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
Page 32
Uniform State Regulatory Markers
Regulatory markers indicate dangerous or restricted controlled areas. These markers
are used to indicate speed zones, areas set aside for particular use, general information and
directions.
Regulatory markers are white with orange geometric shapes and also have orange bands
near the top and at the water line of the buoy. You must obey regulatory markers.
CONTROLLED AREA DANGER BOATS KEEP OUT INFORMATION
( Uniform State Waterway Marking System (USWMS)
Diver’s Flag
Used by recreational divers–indicates
position. Stay far away from diver ags.
Someone is underwater in the vicinity.
Alpha Flag
Worldwide vessels engaged in diving
operations–does not indicate the diver’s
position. Stay far away from diver ag.
Someone is underwater in the vicinity.
Distress Flag
Indicates fellow boater is in need of
assistance.
Warning Markers
It is a good idea to ask local authorities if there are hazardous areas and how they are
marked. Boaters must also recognize the ag designs, which indicate that skin divers are present
and keep well clear of the area. Divers underwater cannot be seen. Stay well away from boats or
oats displaying Diver Flags.
Watch for swimmers. Swimming areas may not be marked. Steer clear from the area and
remain alert.
Navigation markers serve as a means of identifying navigable routes, and indicate water
hazards. Boaters should become familiar with navigation markers and stay within marked
boundaries and clear of hazards.
Swim Area Skin Diver Warning Buoy
Warning Buoy
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