A nun buoy will __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — have an even number
In the IALA-B system, lateral marks are numbered. Red nun buoys, which are conical in shape, are always assigned even numbers. Green can buoys are assigned odd numbers. This numbering system assists mariners in identifying their position relative to the channel when entering from seaward.
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