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Buoys and markersQuestion 465 of 566

You move upstream and see a bifurcation buoy. Which side may you pass it on?

  1. Only its port side
  2. Only its starboard side
  3. Either side
  4. Neither side
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Correct answer: Either side

You may pass this buoy on either side.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Lateral Buoys and Standard Daybeacons, page 64

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026