always kept on the starboard side
port / left side
Starboard (right) side
should be on the right
port / left side
Always kept on the starboard side
Always kept on the starboard side
It depends if you are in Region A or Region B
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.
Red right returning.
Red right returning.