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cylindrical buoy
cylindrical buoy
Floating beacon with a cylindrical superstructure.
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light
Encoded light beam that serves as a navigation aid at night.
photovoltaic panel
Device that converts solar energy into electricity to power the light.
daymark
Navigation aid that is visible by day only; it displays various colors and signage.
mooring chain
Long, very sturdy chain that links the buoy to the sinker.
sinker
Heavy object often made of concrete; it rests on the bottom of the waterway to keep the buoy in place.
bridle assembly
Two chains that link the flotation section to the mooring chain.
flotation section
Lightweight base that keeps the buoy afloat and upright.
superstructure
Metal frame that forms the buoy’s body and contains all its elements.
topmark
Metal cone-shaped part atop a buoy that serves as a navigation aid during the day; its position signifies various meanings.