Section 7
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Regulatory Markers
Regulatory markers are used to display information or indicate danger. Regulatory
markers can be fixed visual markers or anchored floating buoys.
Fixed visual markers are usually white with orange geometric shapes that display
information. Anchored floating buoys are white cylinder-shaped buoys with orange
bands at the top and orange geometric shapes that may display information.
Following are the various orange geometric shapes used on these markers:
• Diamond – Indicates danger
• Diamond with cross marks inside – Indicates that a boater must keep away
• Circle – Indicates a controlled area or speed limit
• Square – Displays important information
Figure 8
Figure 7-8
CONTROLLED
AREA
DANGER
BOATS
KEEP OUT
INFORMATION
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