Learn about all of the icons on your Argo map including place pins (marinas, yacht clubs, etc), report pins, buoys and beacons. You can tap each icon on your map to learn more about it.

Place Pins

Tap on a place pin to pull up a preview of the place details. The preview will show you the place’s name, distance away from you, and rating (if available). You can also create a route Autoroute Icon, add it to your favorites , bookmark it to your Captain’s Log save to captains log button,or share it to your Social Feed Share Icon. Learn more here.

anchorage

Anchorage

artificial reef

Artificial Reef

beach

Beach

boat ramp

Boat Ramp

bridge

Bridge

business

Business

City/Town

City/Town

clubs

Club/Association

dam

Dam

dock

Dock

dock bar

Dock Bar

fishing spot

Fishing Spot

hotel

Hotel

inlet

Inlet

lighthouse

Light House

lock

Lock

marina

Marina

mooring

Mooring

other

Other

point of interest

Point of Interest

restaurant/bar

Restaurant/Bar

yacht club

Yacht Club

Report Pins

Tap on a report pin to see photos and a description (if available). From here you can also like, dislike and comment on the pin. Learn more about report pins here.

Hazard Pin

Hazards

Local Advice Pin

Local Advice

Map Issue Pin

Map Issue

Police Pin

Police

Sea Life Pin

Weather

Sea Life Pin

Marine Life

Buoys

Lateral Buoys

These aids show the sides of a navigable channels.

buoy-green-no-light
buoy-red-no-light
buoy-green-light
buoy-red-light

Junction Buoys

These aids mark the junction of navigable channels.

buoy-grg-no-light
buoy-rgr-no-light
buoy-grg-light
buoy-rgr-light

Special Buoys

These aids provide informational, regulatory, and warning signs.  

buoy-yellow-no-light
buoy_orangeWhite_Nolight
buoy_orange_noLight
buoy-rwr-no-light
buoy-brb-no-light
buoy_black_noLight
buoy_white_noLight
buoy_grey_noLight
buoy-yellow-light
buoy_orangeWhite_light
buoy_orange_Light
buoy-rwr-light
buoy-brb-light
buoy_black_Light
buoy_white_Light
buoy_grey_Light

Beacons

Lateral Beacons

These aids show the sides of a navigable channels.

beacon green no light
beacon red no light
beacon green light
red beacon with light

Junction Beacons

These aids mark the junction of navigable channels.

green red beacon no light
red green beacon no light
green red beacon with light
red green beacon with light

Special Beacons

These aids provide informational, regulatory, and warning signs.  

black beacon no light
black beacon with light
grey beacon no light
grey beacon with light
yellow beacon no light
yellow beacon with light
white beacon no light
white beacon with light
orange beacon with light
orange white beacon no light
orange white beacon with light

Want to Learn More?

View the U.S. Coast Guard Guide on Navigational Aids