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An orange square on a white sign or buoy gives you what?

Directions or instructions, lettered inside.

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  1. A keep-out warning
  2. Directions or information ✔
  3. A danger warning

Why: 33 CFR 62.33 says a square or rectangle contains directions or instructions lettered inside the shape. It informs rather than warns or restricts.

Huh, didn't know that: Special marks are solid yellow and point out areas such as anchorages or cable and pipeline areas.

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Answer: Directions or information. 33 CFR 62.33 says a square or rectangle contains directions or instructions lettered inside the shape. It informs rather than warns or restricts.

  1. 33 CFR 62.33 Information and regulatory marks (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-62.33
    A square or rectangular shape will contain directions or instructions lettered within the shape.
    Checked 2026-10-08.
  2. 33 CFR 62.31 Special marks (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-62.31
    Special marks are colored solid yellow.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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