General Navigation USCG Question #129 (Set 4)

A safe water daymark has what shape?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Octagonal

A safe water mark, also known as a fairway buoy, is identified by its red and white vertical stripes. In the U.S. system, these marks are often octagonal in shape, providing a distinct visual profile that alerts mariners they are in an area of deep, navigable water.

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