If you observe a buoy off station you should __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — immediately contact the nearest Coast Guard office by radiotelephone
If a buoy is observed off station, it constitutes a significant navigational hazard. The mariner must immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard unit via radiotelephone. This allows the Coast Guard to issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM) and initiate corrective action to restore the aid to its position.
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