mooring buoy
A white buoy with a blue horizontal band indicates a mooring buoy. In many states, this is the only type of buoy to which a vessel may be tied legally.
A buoy that is white with a blue band typically indicates a special purpose or special use. In many regions, this type of buoy is often used to mark areas such as scuba diving zones, fish aggregating devices, or other specific marine activities. The color scheme is designed to stand out and convey important information to mariners. Always refer to local nautical charts for specific meanings as they can vary by region.
The buoy you would find at the edge of a swimming area is A) white with a blue horizontal band. This type of buoy indicates a designated swimming zone, marking the area safe for swimmers. The other options typically signify different navigational or warning purposes.
This is a mooring buoy or mooring ball. They are used in either a public or private capacity to moor your vessel to. In a way it acts as an anchor for your vessel. Instead of dropping an anchor though, you simply pull up to the buoy and slip on a line (rope) and make fast. It also the ONLY acceptable buoy you may do this to.
A white buoy with a blue band is typically a special-purpose buoy, often used to mark locations for specific activities such as fishing areas, restricted zones, or underwater hazards. These buoys can signal various uses depending on the local regulations, so it's important to refer to nautical charts or local guidelines for specific meanings. In some regions, they may also indicate a mooring area or a no-wake zone. Always exercise caution and check local navigation rules when encountering these buoys.
White buoy's with orange markings and black lettering are a regulatory marker for boaters.
morring buey
morring buey
A white buoy with an orange marking and black lettering is typically a regulatory buoy, specifically a special purpose buoy. These buoys serve to convey important information about navigation, such as indicating safe navigation routes or warning of hazards. The orange markings and lettering help to make the buoy's message clear to mariners.
White lights are found on usually indicate mid-channels or fairways. These buoys will usually have red and white vertical stripes.
Vertical white with an orange diamond, and orange bands above and below the diamond,