Definitions

1. noun

The act or practice of navigating with the aid of buoys or other marks, especially in marine navigation.

“The captain studied the buoyage system to ensure they avoided shallow waters.”

2. noun

The system of buoys, beacons, and other marks used to indicate safe navigation routes and other information to mariners.

“The crew relied on the buoyage system to find their way through the busy shipping lanes.”

3. verb

To navigate using buoys or other marks.

“The sailors buoyaged carefully around the rocky outcrop to avoid damage.”