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Buoys and markersQuestion 467 of 566

What does a fairway buoy mark?

  1. Safe water, as at a channel entrance or mid-channel
  2. A wreck that has clear water around it
  3. An area that vessels may not enter
  4. A place where you can tie up a vessel
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Correct answer: Safe water, as at a channel entrance or mid-channel

A fairway buoy shows safe water in these places.

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

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