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FWMS System

The FWMS Lateral System is for use on navigable waters except Western Rivers and

Intracoastal Waterways.

The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspective of being entered from

seaward (the boater is going towards the port). This means that red buoys are passed on the

starboard (right) side of the vessel when proceeding from open water into port, and green

buoys to the port (left) side.

The right side (starboard) of the channel is marked with RED, even numbered buoys. The

left (port) side of the channel is marked with GREEN, odd numbered buoys.

Figure 1-7. Buoy Shapes

The middle of the channel is marked with RED and

WHITE vertically striped buoys; pass close to these buoys.

Obstructions, channel junctions, etc. are marked with RED

and GREEN horizontally striped buoys.

A RED band at the top means the preferred channel is to

the left of the buoy; a GREEN top band means the

preferred channel is to the right of the buoy.

Figure 1-8. Spherical Marker

Day markers are colored and numbered the same as buoys.

RED, triangular day markers with even numbers mark the

starboard side of the channel. GREEN, square day markers

with odd numbers mark the port side of the channel.

Lights, bells and horns are used on buoys for night or poor

visibility conditions.

Figure 1-9. Day Markers

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