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November 20, 2008 
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Lateral aids marking the sides of channels as seen when entering from seaward.

Port Side (Odd Numbers) Standard Side (Numbers)
Chart Symbol Chart Symbol
Lighted Buoy
(Green Light Only)
  Lighted Buoy
(Red Light Only)
 
Chart Symbol
Chart Symbol
Can Light
(Unlighted)
  Nun Buoy
(Unlighted)
 

Daybreak
Chart Symbol

Daybreak
Chart Symbol

Do not tie up to Aids to Navigation, it is dangerous and illegal.



Safe Water Markers
Chart Symbol
Chart Symbol
  Chart Symbol
 


Information and Regulatory Markers
 
   
Diamond Shape
warns of danger
Diamond Shape with cross
means boats keep out
Circle marks area controlled "as indicated" For displaying onformaion such as directions, distances, locations, ect.
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