A white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond is a hazard buoy. Watch out for shoals, rocks, fallen trees, construction, or other hazards.
A white buoy with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering indicates a "caution" area in navigable waters. This buoy typically signals the presence of potentially hazardous conditions, such as rocks, dams, or other dangers that require caution while navigating. The black lettering provides specific information about the hazard, guiding boaters to exercise care in that area.
The orange-square buoys give information or directions.
The orange-square buoys give information or directions.
A white buoy with an orange marking most likely indicates that you should proceed through the area with caution. The buoy often marks rapids, rocks, or sandbars. A diamond shape with a cross means boats must keep out. A buoy or sign may show only the symbol or may also indicate Swim Area, Beach, Keep Out, No Boats, Closed Area, Dam, etc.
A white buoy with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering indicates a "danger" zone in navigational waters. It warns boaters of hazards such as rocks, shoals, or other dangerous areas where navigation should be avoided. The specific lettering might provide additional information about the nature of the danger. Boaters should exercise caution and stay clear of these buoys.
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They are referred to in the US as Cardinal buoys/Regulatory marks and are used to regulate certain areas. Regulatory buoys are white, with two orange horizontally orange stripes. Between the stripes you'll find either an Orange circle or diamond. The diamond is conveying a warning. It could be a rock, a submerged object, shoal, wreckage or other danger. The black lettering underneath will usually indicate the danger.
They are referred to in the US as Cardinal buoys/Regulatory marks and are used to regulate certain areas. Regulatory buoys are white, with two orange horizontally orange stripes. Between the stripes you'll find either an Orange circle or diamond. The diamond is conveying a warning. It could be a rock, a submerged object, shoal, wreckage or other danger. The black lettering underneath will usually indicate the danger.
They are referred to in the US as Cardinal buoys/Regulatory marks and are used to regulate certain areas. Regulatory buoys are white, with two orange horizontally orange stripes. Between the stripes you'll find either an Orange circle or diamond. The diamond is conveying a warning. It could be a rock, a submerged object, shoal, wreckage or other danger. The black lettering underneath will usually indicate the danger.
The orange-square buoys give information or directions.
A diamond on a buoy means danger or warning. If the diamond on the regulatory buoy is open, it's a warning. It may indicate the presence of a rock, dam, wreck or other danger. Usually, the danger present is indicated under the diamond. If the diamond on the regulatory buoy is crossed, it means you should not enter. It may be a swimming area (which would be a "do not enter" area for boats), rapids, or some other danger.