Marine Safety Equipment Mooring Marker Buoys With Solar Light Mooring Buoy

How To Use Mooring Marker Buoys Correctly

The mooring marker buoy is designed to have a heavier weight just on the seabed. This heavy object is like an anchor, floating the buoy in the water. A ring or chain is attached to the top of the mooring marker buoy, which floats on the water. These chains are provided so that ships or ships can be moored to them efficiently. The mooring marker buoy is strong, easy to handle, maintenance-free, and resistant to UV and freezing.

• Buoys are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Steer the boat from a helm station that enables you to see the buoy during the entire hook up.
• Approach slowly from downwind or upstream so that the floating yellow pickup line is closest to you. Place the mooring marker buoy on the same side of the helm station so that you can see it when you approach.
• Use the boat hook to safely retrieve the yellow pick-up line. Put the boat in a neutral position to avoid tangling.
• Pass the bow line of your bow through the loop of the yellow pickup line. Tie both ends of the bow line to the bow. Do not tie the yellow connection line directly to the ship as it will cause excessive pressure on the mooring anchor. Do not forcibly moor the buoy, as this will pose a danger to you and your hull, and will cause unnecessary stress on the mooring system.
• Release enough line so that the buoy is not pulled underwater and the line is level. Bad days may require more rows. Adding an extra rope will provide a more comfortable experience when your ship is anchored and reduce the wear and tear of the buoy system.
• Inspect the buoy your boat is tied to; you are responsible for your vessel. Check that it is holding as intended and report problems to any of the sanctuary offices.
• When you are ready to leave, un-cleat your boat’s bow line and pull it through the loop of the yellow pick-up line. Then back well away from the mooring so you do not foul in any of the mooring lines.

Additional Attention Points of Mooring Marker Buoys

• At many reefs, mooring marker buoys encircle the shallowest reef areas or are located on the ocean side of the reef. Approach mooring marker buoys from around either side of these shallow areas, always steering to the outside of a ring of buoys. Never motor directly across a shallow reef to get to a buoy.
• You should maintain idle speed/no wake in the vicinity of the mooring marker buoys. Do not meander among the buoys and watch for swimmers, snorkelers, and diver bubbles.
• If there are no buoys available, anchor only in sand, never in coral. Always check to be sure that your anchor is not dragging and your anchor chain is not contacting coral.
• Smaller boats are encouraged to tie off to one another, thereby allowing larger vessels access to buoys.
• Sailboats should not leave up large sails as steadying sails when on a buoy; this puts too much strain on the mooring’s eyebolt.
• Buoy locations have been spaced to provide clearance for most boats when tied up during normal conditions. To avoid grounding, use caution when approaching and while tied to a buoy. Larger-than-average vessels must check depths so that contact with the bottom is avoided.
• Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary assumes no liability for use of the buoys.

Advantage of Mooring Marker Buoys

1. Tough, impact-resistant polyethylene plastic (HDPE / MDPE / LLDPE)

2. Built-in UV inhibitors can reduce degradation caused by sunlight

3. Handle can simplify installation of pipeline buoy

4. Molded bolt holes for easy float installation

5. The float can have or without foam core

6. Monolithic structure​

Specification of Mooring Marker Buoys

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