Question 1847Navigation General

The correct answer is B) The buoy may not be in the charted position. This is because buoys are floating aids to navigation, and their positions can be affected by various factors such as weather, currents, and vessel strikes. Buoys may drift from their charted positions, or their positions may be temporarily changed due to maintenance or other operational reasons. Therefore, mariners should not assume that a buoy is always located precisely where it is shown on a chart. Instead, they should use the buoy as a general guide and be prepared to adjust their course and speed accordingly. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) A buoy's freshly painted condition does not guarantee its position. C) Buoys can and do shift from their charted locations. D) The flashing light does not indicate the buoy's exact position.