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There are two primary marking systems in use in the U.S.:
the Uniform State Waterway Marking System (USWMS),
used on inland waters and maintained by each state, and
the Federal Waterway Marking System (FWMS), used on
coastal waters and rivers and maintained by the USCG. In
addition, the FWMS has two modified systems: the Western
River Buoyage, and the Intercoastal Waterway Buoyage. Be
sure to check with local authorities on the buoyage system
in use.
The type of hazard/warning buoys and markers depends on
the area of jurisdiction. Check with local boating authorities.
USWMS System
In the USWMS Lateral System, well-defined channels
are marked with red and black buoys. Lateral means the
sides of the channel are marked and the boat should pass
between them. The USWMS Cardinal System is used when
there is no well-defined channel or where an obstruction
may be approached from more than one direction. With
the cardinal system:
Pass north or east of BLACK-TOPPED WHITE buoy.
Pass south or west of
RED -TOPPED WHITE buoy.
RED and WHITE VERTICALLY STRIPED buoy indicates boat
should pass outside of the buoy (away from shore).
BOATING SAFETY
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FWMS System
The FWMS Lateral System is for use on navigable waters
except Western Rivers and Intercoastal Waterways. The
markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspective
of being entered from seaward (the boater is going toward
the port). This means that red buoys are passed on the
starboard (right) side of the vessel when proceeding from
open water into port, and green buoys to the port (left) side.
The right side (starboard) of the channel is marked with
RED , even numbered buoys.
The left (port) side of the channel is marked with GREEN ,
odd numbered buoys.
The middle of the channel is marked with RED and WHITE
vertically striped buoys; pass close to these buoys.
Obstructions, channel junctions, etc. are marked with RED
and GREEN horizontally striped buoys. A RED band at the
top means the preferred channel is to the left of the buoy;
a
GREEN top band means the preferred channel is to the
right of the buoy.
Day markers are colored and numbered the same as buoys.
RED , triangular day markers with even numbers mark the
starboard side of the channel. GREEN , square day markers
with odd numbers mark the port side of the channel.
Lights, bells and horns are used on buoys for night or
poor visibility conditions. Buoys with unique light flashing
characteristics are identified on nautical charts with the
specific flashing pattern.
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