Anchor or mooring buoys do not have lights
Anchor or mooring buoys are not required to carry lights. Any sequence would be local.
Mid channel buoys
Regulatory Buoys.
Regulatory buoys can sometimes have white lights. This type of buoy alert operators of vessels of warnings and regulations in the area.
White lights can sometimes be found on mid channel buoys
White lights can sometimes be found on mid channel buoys
White lights are commonly found on navigational buoys, particularly those used to mark channels, hazards, or safe passages in waterways. These lights help mariners identify the buoy's location and function, especially during nighttime or low visibility conditions. Additionally, white lights can be used on mooring buoys to indicate safe areas for vessels to anchor.
Mid Channel bouys
It is generally illegal to anchor on a reef where buoys are provided because the buoys are there to help protect the fragile ecosystem of the reef. Anchoring can damage the coral and marine life, so it is important to use the provided buoys or find an alternative anchorage location.
In the US, to my knowledge, the only regular aids to navigation to have white lights are Safe water buoys (Entrance buoys) & range boards. Private aids to navigation may have white lights also. More to follow.
White lights can be found on various types of buoys, primarily navigational buoys, which help mark channels, hazards, or safe anchorage areas. These lights are often used in conjunction with colored lights to provide specific information to mariners. For example, white lights may indicate a safe passage or be used on mooring buoys to signal their presence, especially in low visibility conditions. Additionally, some regulatory buoys may also feature white lights.
Red buoys have even numbers and red lights; green buoys have odd numbers and green lights.