General Navigation USCG Question #175 (Set 6)

An orange and white buoy marking a danger area will have what symbol on it?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Open-faced diamond

Under the US Aids to Navigation System, orange and white regulatory buoys use specific shapes to indicate their purpose. An open-faced diamond symbol on such a buoy indicates a danger area, warning mariners of hazards such as rocks, shoals, or submerged obstructions that require caution.

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