A white buoy with a blue band is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — a mooring buoy
A white buoy featuring a horizontal blue band is designated under the Uniform State Waterway Marking System as a mooring buoy. This color combination is specifically reserved to identify locations where vessels are permitted to moor, distinguishing them from other regulatory or hazard-marking buoys.
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