Boating Restriction Signs are framed in orange and the symbol on the sign indicates the type of restriction that applies. A sign with an arrow shape means the restriction applies in the direction pointed by the arrow. Green border signs indicate that a special condition applies to the restriction. Be aware of the restrictions that are local to your boating area.

Importantly operators must be able to identify the variety of special buoys and flags, as they mark specific hazards and provide information to the operator. These markers may be equipped with lights and may be marked with letters or numbers for marine chart identification.

• White in colour
• Carries a red flag not less than 50 cm square with a white diagonal stripe

• White in colour
• Yellow light may flash in a 4-second sequence

• White, with an orange diamond containing an orange cross on two opposite sides and two orange horizontal bands, one above and one below the diamond symbol
• Yellow light may flash in a 4-second sequence

• White, with an orange, open-faced circle on two opposite sides and two horizontal orange bands, one above and one below the circles
• A black symbol inside the orange circles indicates the type of restriction in effect
• Yellow light may flash in a 4-second sequence

• White, with an orange, open-faced square symbol on two opposite sides and two orange horizontal bands, one above and one below the square symbol
• Yellow light may flash in a 4-second sequence

• White, with an orange diamond symbol on two opposite sides and two orange, horizontal bands, one above and one below the diamond symbol
• Yellow light may flash in a 4-second sequence

• Yellow in colour
• Identification letters displayed
• May carry a top mark that is a single yellow ‘X’ shape
• Yellow light may flash in a 4-second sequence

• Yellow with a symbol representing an anchor
• Sometimes identified by letters
• Yellow light may flash in a 4-second sequence

Mooring Buoy

• White in colour with an orange top