The JET 9000 has a 3.0 metre
diameter hull providing up to 9000kg of buoyancy. It is the largest in
the JET series of navigation buoys and is suitable for use in offshore
and deep water locations where a large highly visible navigation buoy is
required. Originally designed for use with a narrow central steel
structure, the JET 7500J now includes a skirted structure making
it a ideal replacement for steel buoys with respect to
visibility, focal height and sea- keeping qualities. The result is a
much lighter, easier to handle buoy that can be maintained with
smaller service vessels.
Constructed around a central
galvanized steel core structure, the JET 9000/7500 buoys use common hull
floats, tower and top mark assemblies. This modular design allows for a
range of common parts that reduce maintenance, inspection, and
replacement costs. Jet 9000 buoys are available as Cardinal, Lateral,
Safe-Water, Isolated Danger or as Special Marks that can be configured
to meet various requirements in regards to navigation lights, solar
panels and battery configurations. The JET 7500J standard configuration
has an integral ballast skirt, additional hull options include the JET
9000QI which has an intermediate length tail tube and the JET 9000Q with
a longer tail tube. The JET QI and Q series buoys have focal heights up
to 6m. The
complete line of JET buoys are a suitable alternatives to traditional
steel buoys.
