Maritime Flags
International Code Flags
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A
Alpha |
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I have a diver down;
keep well clear at slow speed. |
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B
Bravo |
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I am taking in or discharging
or carrying dangerous goods. |
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C
Charlie |
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Yes (affirmative or ‘The
significance of the previous group should be read in the affirmative’) |
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D
Delta |
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Keep clear of me – I am
manoeuvring with difficulty. |
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E
Echo |
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I am altering my course
starboard. |
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F
Foxtrot |
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I am disabled.
Communicate with me. |
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G
Golf |
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I require a pilot.
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H
Hotel |
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I have a pilot on board.
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I
India |
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I am altering my course to port.
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J
Julliete |
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I am on fire and have dangerous
cargo on board, keep well clear of me. |
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K
Kilo |
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I wish to communicate with you.
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L
Lima |
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You should stop your vessel
instantly. |
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M
Mike |
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My vessel is stopped and
making no way through the water |
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N
November |
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No (negative or ‘The significance
of the previous group should be read in the negative. |
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O
Oscar |
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Man overboard.
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P
Papa |
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In harbour (Blue Peter); All persons
should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea. |
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Q
Quebec |
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My vessel is healthy and I request
free pratique. |
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R
Romeo |
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No signal.
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S
Sierra |
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My engines are going astern.
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T
Tango |
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Keep clear of me, I am
engaged in pair trawling. |
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U
Uniform |
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You are running into danger.
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V
Victor |
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I require assistance.
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W
Whiskey |
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I require medical assistance.
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X
X-ray |
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Stop carrying out your intentions
and watch for my signals. |
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Y
Yankee |
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I am dragging my anchor.
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Z
Zulu |
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I require a tug.
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Code flag and
answering pennant |
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