Other Non-Lateral Markers
Safe Water Markers: These are white with red vertical stripes and indicate unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side.
![Safe Water Markers Safe water marker—lighted buoy](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/1424/attachments/original/buoy_safe_water_lighted.jpg?1503937881)
![Safe Water Markers Safe water markers—red and white stripes](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/1425/attachments/original/buoy_safe_water_red_stripe.jpg?1503937882)
Mooring Buoys: These are white with a blue horizontal band. They usually are placed in marinas and other areas where boats are allowed to anchor. These are the only buoys you may tie up to legally.
![Mooring buoy - Cylinder Mooring buoy—cylinder](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/1426/attachments/original/buoy_mooring_can.jpg?1503937882)
![Mooring buoy - Sphere Mooring buoy—sphere](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/1427/attachments/original/buoy_mooring_sphere.jpg?1503937883)
Inland Waters Obstruction Markers: These are white with black vertical stripes and indicate an obstruction to navigation. You should not pass between these buoys and the nearest shore.
![Inland Waters Obstruction Marker Inland Waters Obstruction Marker](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/1428/attachments/original/buoy_obstruction_black_stripe.jpg?1503937883)