Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter NN - Deepwater Ports |
Part 149 - Deepwater Ports: Design, Construction, and Equipment |
Subpart E - Aids to Navigation |
Lights on Buoys Used to Define Traffic Lanes |
§ 149.565 - What are the required characteristics and intensity of lights on buoys used to define traffic lanes?
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§ 149.565 What are the required characteristics and intensity of lights on buoys used to define traffic lanes?
(a) The buoy's light color that defines the lateral boundaries of a traffic lane must comply with the buoy color schemes in § 62.25 of this chapter.
(b) The buoy light may be fixed or flashing. If it is flashing, it must flash at intervals of not more than 6 seconds.
(c) Buoy lights must have an effective intensity of at least 25 candela.