port / left side
port / left side
port / left 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.
port / left side
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.
should be on the right
left
Always kept on portside
A green square daymark buoy indicates a safe navigational point that is typically part of a system used to mark channels and hazards in waterways. It signifies that the buoy is a lateral marker, specifically indicating the starboard side of a channel when approaching from the sea. In the United States, it follows the "green right returning" rule, meaning boaters should keep the green buoy on their right when returning from the open water.
When you see a green lighted buoy with the number 3, it indicates a safe navigational mark. This buoy typically marks the right side of a channel when returning from open sea, so you should keep it on your starboard (right) side as you navigate. Ensure you maintain a safe distance from the buoy and monitor your surroundings for other vessels and navigational hazards.
If it's "red right returning", it's green left returning and green right (starboard) going. That is to say, you pass it to the left (port) as you return to port.