INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS,

CODE FLAGS, MORSE SYMBOLS

AND SINGLE LETTER SIGNALS

A  Alfa

   I have a diver down, keep well clear at slow speed

*B Bravo

   I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous goods

*C Charlie

   Yes (affirmative)

*D Delta

   Keep clear of me; I am manoeuvring with difficulty

*E Echo

I am altering course to starboard

F  Foxtrot

I am disabled, communicate with me

*G Golf

   I require a pilot

*H Hotel

   I have a pilot on board

*I India

   I am altering my course to port

J  Juliet

   I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board: keep well clear of me

K  Kilo

   I wish to communicate with you

L  Lima

   You should stop your vessel instantly

*M Mike

   My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water

N  November

  No (negative)

O  Oskar

   Man overboard

P  Papa

   In harbour: all persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea

Q  Quebec

 My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique

R  Romeo

   (no single letter meaning)

*S Sierra

   I am operating astern propulsion

*T Tango

   Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling

U  Uniform

   You are running into danger

V  Victor

   I require assistance

W  Whiskey

   I require medical assistance

X  X-ray

   Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals

Y  Yankee

   I am dragging my anchor

*Z Zulu

   I require a tug

Notes:

1.   Single-letter signals may be made by any method of signalling.  Those marked * when made by sound must comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, Rules 34 and 35.

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