What do you call this device that floats in the water at ports

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I've seen lots of these, at ports, floating on the water:

I don't have a clue about what they are called.

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light(ed) buoy

Images of lighted buoys

lighted buoy
Floating object used as beacon. Visual Dictionary illustration

light buoy

(Nautical) A buoy with a light on top which is lit at night to aid navigation. Wiki

buoy

A floating device that can have many purposes. It can be anchored (stationary) or allowed to drift with ocean currents. Wiki