How can we ensure the safety of ships in complex waterways? One of the most obvious answers is depending on the steel channel buoy markers. These buoys are soldiers in the sea to guardian mariners’ safety.
Channel buoy markers play a vital role in the waters. Their main function is to mark the boundaries of safe waterways and guide ships to pass safely. By being set at specific locations in the water, these buoys can provide clear navigation guidance for ships, preventing them from straying into dangerous areas such as shoals and reefs, thereby effectively reducing the probability of accidents such as ship grounding and collision.
The Advantages of Our Steel Buoy Markers
Durability：
Compared with common buoy materials such as plastic or fiberglass, our steel buoys have unparalleled durability. Our buoys are made of Q235 marine steel plates or 316 stainless steel and they can withstand the impact of various external forces due to their high strength. In normal water conditions, the service life of our steel channel buoy markers far exceeds that of other materials. Relevant data shows that under normal port and waterway conditions, steel buoys can be used for decades. Under extreme conditions, such as super typhoons or accidental collisions with large ships, steel buoys can still maintain basic structural integrity and continue to play their navigation role.
Weather resistance：
Steel channel buoy markers have excellent resistance to severe weather. In strong winds, steel buoys can be firmly fixed in the set position due to their own weight and solid structure, and will not be blown off the channel by strong winds. In the face of long-term erosion by heavy rain and seawater, steel can effectively resist corrosion and maintain good performance after special anti-rust treatment. Many ports in coastal areas often encounter severe weather such as typhoons, but the waters using steel buoy markers can still maintain normal navigation order after severe weather, which fully proves its excellent weather resistance.
Long-term cost-effectiveness：
In the long run, due to its durability and weather resistance, steel buoys do not need to be replaced frequently, reducing the cost of purchasing new buoys. Moreover, its maintenance cost is relatively low, and it does not need to be repaired and maintained as frequently as buoys made of other materials. After precise calculations, the overall cost of using steel buoy markers is much lower than the cost of using buoys made of other materials for 10 years or even longer.
All of our steel buoys are made according to IALA international standards, and decades of factory brands provide you with quality worry-free service. If you are interested in our buoys, don't hesitate, come and contact us now!
