port / left side
Starboard (right) side
port / left side
port / left side
Always kept on the starboard side
Always kept on the starboard side
Always kept on the port side
The green buoy should be on the left (port) side of the boat as you are entering port.
In Region A it is a starboard hand buoy, in Region B it is a port hand buoy. These are lateral marks and in some areas the shape of the buoy cannot be relied upon.
left
When returning from sea, a free navigational buoy should be passed on the port side (left side) of the vessel. This is in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), which dictate that vessels should keep buoys to their port side when navigating in a seaward direction. This ensures safe passage and adherence to maritime navigation rules.
When returning from sea, a green navigational buoy should be passed on the starboard (right) side of the vessel. This follows the IALA (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) buoyage system, which indicates that green buoys mark the port side when approaching from the sea. Always ensure to navigate safely and be aware of your surroundings when passing navigational markers.