Mooring buoys typically display a combination of colors, most commonly white, blue, and orange. The white portion often denotes the buoy's purpose, while blue may indicate a specific type of mooring, such as for commercial vessels. Orange is sometimes used for identification or signaling. The exact color scheme can vary based on local regulations and standards.
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Mooring Buoys in Washington State waters are white with a blue strip around the buoy.
White buoy with horizontal blue stripe is designated as a mooring buoy. White buoy with horizontal blue stripe-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The INTERNATIONAL mooring buoy is a white buoy with and orange stripe around its top portion (an orange top)
White buoy with horizontal blue stripe is designated as a mooring buoy. White buoy with horizontal blue stripe-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The INTERNATIONAL mooring buoy is a white buoy with and orange stripe around its top portion (an orange top)
White buoy with horizontal blue stripe is designated as a mooring buoy. White buoy with horizontal blue stripe-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The INTERNATIONAL mooring buoy is a white buoy with and orange stripe around its top portion (an orange top)
White buoy with horizontal blue stripe is designated as a mooring buoy. White buoy with horizontal blue stripe-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The INTERNATIONAL mooring buoy is a white buoy with and orange stripe around its top portion (an orange top)
White buoy with blue
Approach slowly, so as not to run over the mooring line or buoy
A mooring buoy can be any shape or colour so long as it cannot be confused with an IALA buoy.
Blue
A mooring buoy is typically a white buoy with a blue horizontal stripe. This color combination helps boaters easily identify the buoy as a designated mooring point. It is important to adhere to local regulations regarding the use of mooring buoys to ensure safe and lawful anchoring.
White with a blue band