Buy cheap and you might buy twice

Premium plastic buoys such as the Mobilis JET 9000 are made from medium density polyethylene (MDPE), which is durable, light and UV stable

According to Hydrosphere’s John Caskey, replacing navigation aids because of casualties often involves expenditure that hasn’t been budgeted for. Therefore it is no surprise that, given the choice, many harbour masters and port authorities opt for replacement buoys that come with the cheapest price tag.

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