International Code of Signals
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Nautical Signals
Nautical Signals
I have a diver down.
Keep well clear at slow speed
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Bravo
I am taking in or discharging or
carrying dangerous goods
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Charlie
Yes
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Delta
Keep clear of me I am manoeuvring with
difficulty
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Echo
I am altering my course to starboard
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Foxtrot
I am disabled, communicate with me
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Golf
I require a pilot, or when made by a
fishing vessel at sea, “I am hauling nets”
Nautical Flags
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Hotel
I have a pilot on board
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India
I am altering my course to port
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Juliett
I am on fire and have dangerous
cargo on board, keep well clear of me
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Kilo
I wish to communicate with you
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Lima
You should stop your vessel
instantly.
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Mike
My vessel is stopped and
making no way through the
water
Nautical Flags
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November
No
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Oscar
Man Overboard
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Papa
All persons to report on board as the vessel is about to
proceed to sea.
When made by fishing vessels at sea:
“My nets are fast upon an obstruction”
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Quebec
My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique.
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Romeo
No meaning in flags but morse signal used by
vessels anchored in fog to warn of danger of
collision
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Sierra
I am operating astern propulsion
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Tango
Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling.
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Uniform
You are running into danger.
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Victor
I require assistance.
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Whiskey
I require medical assistance
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X - Ray
Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for
my signals
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Yankee
I am dragging my anchor
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Zulu
I require a tug.
When made by a fishing vessel at sea:
“I am shooting nets”
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