6 SYSTEM OF BOUYAGE ADOPTED IN UNITED STATES WATERS. The following symbols and abbreviations are used on the charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: Lighthouse. Light-vessel. Beacon, lighted. Beacon, not lighted. or R., red buoys, with even numbers, to be left on starboard hand in entering. or B., black buoys, with odd numbers, to be left on port hand in entering. or HS., red and black horizontal stripes, without numbers, marking dangers or obstructions, to be left on either hand. or PS., black and white perpendicular stripes, without numbers, mid-channel or fairway buoys. Lighted buoys; with numbers and characteristic color. WHISTLING buoys, with numbers and characteristic color. BELL buoys, with numbers and characteristic color. C., N., or S., signifies can, nun, or spar buoy. |