Non-Lateral Markers Exclusion buoy - Danger buoy - Control buoy - Information buoy
What does a non-lateral marker indicate?
- Non-lateral markers are used to advise you of situations, dangers, or directions.
- They may indicate shoals, swim areas, speed zones, etc.
Non-lateral markers are easily identified through which features?
You can quickly recognize them by the distinct orange stripes wrapping the top and bottom of each marker.
Exclusion buoy / Keep-out buoy
What does a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond indicate?
What should you do when you see a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond?
You must keep out of the area.
Vessel operation is prohibited.
Typical areas for these buoys are swimming area, rapids and dams.
![Keep out buoy](https://aceboater.com/hs-fs/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/keep-out-buoy-hr-2.png?width=1100&height=619&name=keep-out-buoy-hr-2.png)
Danger buoy
What does a diamond non-lateral marker indicate?
The nature of danger may be indicated inside the diamond shape, such as rock, wreck, shoal, dam, etc.
![Danger buoy](https://aceboater.com/hs-fs/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/hazard-buoy-shoals-hr-2.png?width=1100&height=619&name=hazard-buoy-shoals-hr-2.png)
Control buoy
What does a white marker with an orange circle mean?
The type of control is indicated in the circle, such as slow, no wake, anchoring, etc.
It may show white light and/or may be lettered.
![Control buoy](https://aceboater.com/hs-fs/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/control-buoy-standardized-speed-limit-hr-2.png?width=1100&height=619&name=control-buoy-standardized-speed-limit-hr-2.png)
Information buoy
What does an orange square mean on a buoy?
For displaying information such as directions, distances, locations, etc.
![Information buoy](https://aceboater.com/hs-fs/hubfs/courses/pcoc2021/images/information-buoy-marina-hr-2.png?width=1100&height=619&name=information-buoy-marina-hr-2.png)
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