Offshore buoys are indispensable equipment in the fields of marine engineering, meteorological monitoring, and channel guidance. They can provide important marine data, and protect navigation safety. According to different uses and designs, offshore buoys can be divided into many types. This article will discuss the main classifications and applications of offshore buoys to help you better choose the right buoy.

Classification by Function

Meteorological buoys:

Meteorological buoys are mainly used to monitor meteorological data of the marine environment, such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and air pressure. These data are very important for weather forecasting, climate research, and marine science research.

Flow buoys:

Flow buoys are used to measure the speed and direction of ocean currents. This type of buoy is usually equipped with a current meter that can transmit data in real-time to help study ocean flows and water exchange processes.

Navigation buoys:

Navigation buoys are generally used for channel guidance to help ships navigate safely. They usually have obvious colors and shapes for easy identification on the water surface. In addition, many navigation buoys are also equipped with lights and reflectors to improve visibility at night.

Monitoring buoys:

This type of buoy is used for environmental monitoring, including water quality monitoring and ecological research. They can be equipped with sensors to collect data such as water temperature, salinity, oxygen content, etc. in real-time, providing a scientific basis for marine ecological protection.

Classification by Material

Plastic buoys:

Plastic buoys are light and corrosion-resistant, suitable for various marine environments. They are often used for meteorological and flow rate monitoring. Our company's plastic buoys are made of high-strength polyethylene(PE), which is light and has good buoyancy. This type of buoy not only has good tolerance to salt water and chemicals but is also easy to move and install, suitable for temporary marking or floating equipment. Commonly used in water sports, fisheries, temporary marking, etc.

(PE buoys manufactured by our factory.)

Metal buoys:

Metal buoys have high strength and durability and are suitable for harsh marine environments, especially in situations where long-term deployment is required. The steel buoys provided by our company are made of high-strength steel with an anti-corrosion surface treatment. Wear-resistant and impact-resistant, suitable for harsh environments. It can be used for signs or equipment that need to be fixed for a long time, such as in the ocean and ports.

  (Steel buoys manufactured by our factory.)

Classification by Structure

Fixed buoys:

Fixed buoys are usually installed on the seabed and kept in a specific position by an anchoring system. This type of buoy is often used to monitor environmental data in a specific sea area for a long time.

Floating buoys:

Floating buoys are not fixed and can flow with the ocean. They are suitable for monitoring a wide range of areas, such as monitoring large-scale marine weather and flow rates.

Offshore buoys are widely used in many fields. For example, the data of meteorological buoys are widely used in meteorological models to help predict natural disasters such as storms and tsunamis. Navigation buoys provide important navigation information for international shipping to ensure the safe navigation of ships.

The buoys we provide you can not only meet your diverse needs but also have a service life of 10-20 years, especially the service life of PE materials can reach 15-25 years, which is very cost-effective.

If you have more specific needs for the buoys, please contact us through our website https://www.zazbuoys.com. 

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