14/06/2026
GENERAL DIRECTION OF BUOYAGE ⚓
Do you know how to determine the correct side of a channel when entering from seaward?
The General Direction of Buoyage helps mariners identify the safest route through navigable waters using lateral marks.
📌 Key Points:
✅ Follow the General Direction of Buoyage when entering a channel from seaward.
✅ Red lateral marks are kept on the PORT (left) side.
✅ Green lateral marks are kept on the STARBOARD (right) side.
✅ Buoys indicate the safest and deepest navigable water.
✅ Following the buoyage system helps avoid grounding and navigational hazards.
📝 Memory Trick:
🔴 Red = Port (Left)
🟢 Green = Starboard (Right)
Maritime Navigation