Port Hand Buoy

Port Hand Buoy

Port hand buoy is one type of lateral buoys which marks the edge of the channel.Port hand buoy marks the left side of a chanel or the location of a ganger. It is kept on the left side of a vessel when proceeding in the upstream direction.

Port hand buoys have a flashing green light on the top. The buoy bears odd numbers which usually increase as you travel upstream.

Features of Port Hand Buoys under IALA B Standard

1. Marking Direction: Left Side of the Channel

2. Color: Solid Green

3. Shape: Can, Pillar or Spar

4. Top Mark: Flat Top

5. Marking Number: Odd Numbers

Note: the diameter of the buoys is changable, which can be 0.8m, 1.0m, 1.2m etc.. It depends on the customer's specific need. We can also provide customized service for our customer in order to meet different requirements of the products.

Visual Buoyage-IALA B Standard

Port Hand Buoy (Left)