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Practical guides to the COLREGS, buoyage, lights and shapes, and exam prep - written to be useful at the chart table, not just in the classroom.

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Day Shapes Decoded: Balls, Cones and Diamonds Explained

Every COLREGS day shape demystified: what each ball, cone, diamond and cylinder means, which rule governs it, and how to remember them for your exam.

16 October 2026 · 9 min read