Which is TRUE of a preferred-channel buoy?

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Which is TRUE of a preferred-channel buoy?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Preferred-channel (junction) buoys in the U.S. Aids to Navigation System (IALA-B) • The shape, color pattern, and topmark used for preferred-channel buoys • How lights and lettering are applied to lateral and preferred-channel buoys

💭 Think About

• Think about what makes a preferred-channel buoy different from a simple red or green lateral buoy. What feature tells you there is a junction and which side is preferred? • Consider each choice: Are all preferred-channel buoys that shape? Do all show that color light? Can some but not all be lettered? • Ask yourself: If one part of an "all of the above" answer is not always true, what does that do to choice D?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the standard shape used for lateral and preferred-channel buoys in the U.S. system • Check what light colors are associated with preferred-channel buoys and whether they are always white • Confirm whether lettering can appear on lateral buoys, including preferred-channel buoys, and whether it is mandatory or optional