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Day markers are colored and numbered the same as buoys. RED, triangular day
markers with even numbers mark the starboard side of the channel. GREEN,
square day markers with odd numbers mark the port side of the channel.
Lights, bells and horns are used on buoys for night or poor visibility
conditions. Buoys with unique light flashing characteristics are identified on
nautical charts with the specific flashing pattern.
Types of Buoys
There are several types and shapes of buoys. Buoys may be unlighted,
lighted, with sound or may have both an audible and a visual signal. Lights,
bells and horns are used on buoys for night or poor visibility conditions.
Different shapes of buoys are shown below.
UNLIGHTED
BELL BUOY
SPAR BUOY CAN BUOY LIGHTED BUOY NUN BUOY SPHERICAL
SAFE WATER
MARKER
FWMS Marking System
Buoys with unique light flashing characteristics are identified on nautical
charts with the specific flashing pattern.
Mooring Buoys
The only buoys you are permitted to moor are mooring buoys.
Mooring buoys are white with a blue horizontal stripe. Mooring
to a navigation buoy, regulatory markers or lateral markers is
illegal. Ko.1901
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