USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 2 • Question #36 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room Unlighted, red and green, horizontally-banded buoys with the topmost band red __________.
A
are cylindrical in shape and called can buoys
B
are conical in shape and called nun buoys
✓ Correct Answer
C
may either be cylindrical or conical since the shape has no significance
D
are triangular in shape to indicate that it may not be possible to pass on either side of the buoy
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'Unlighted, red and green, horizontally-banded buoys with the topmost band red', the verified fact is: 'are conical in shape and called nun buoys'.
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