33 CFR 149.560 - How must buoys used to define traffic lanes be marked and lighted?

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters last revised: Nov 21, 2024

View all text of Subpart E [§ 149.500 - § 149.585]

§ 149.560 - How must buoys used to define traffic lanes be marked and lighted?

(a) Each buoy that is used to define the lateral boundaries of a traffic lane at a deepwater port must meet § 62.25 of this chapter.

(b) The buoy must have an omni-directional light located at least 8 feet above the water.

(c) The buoy light must be located so that the structure of the buoy, or any other device mounted on the buoy, does not obstruct the light in any direction.

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1504,1509; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4

source: USCG-1998-3884, 71 FR 57651, Sept. 29, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 33 CFR 149.560