They are the daytime equivalent to navigational lights, displayed at night time. The ball day shape is used to indicate the vessel is at anchor and by regulation, must be a minimum 60cm diameter.
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Horns can warn boats away from ships, structures and areas where they might run aground. And mariners can use the sounds along with their charts to navigate when their view is impaired by fog, smoke and heavy rain.