What does a green buoy indicate while navigating a channel?

A green buoy indicates the starboard (right) side of a channel when navigating from the mouth of the channel towards the inland or upstream area. This is part of the lateral buoyage system, which is used to mark safe navigable waters and help boaters determine the best course to take.

In this system, buoys are color-coded: green buoys are placed to the right side of a vessel when traveling in the conventional upstream direction, while red buoys mark the left side. This color scheme is crucial for safe navigation because it helps boat operators understand their position relative to the channel's boundaries, especially in narrow or congested waterways. Recognizing that green marks starboard allows mariners to maintain course and avoid hazards as they move through the channel.