A (Alpha) Diver below (when stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial
| B (Bravo) I am taking on or discharging explosives
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C (Charlie) Affirmative
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D (Delta) Keep clear of me, I am manevering with difficulty
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E (Echo) I am altering my course to starboard | F (Foxtrot) I am disabled, communicate with me
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G (Golf) I require a pilot |
H (Hotel) I have a pilot on board
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I (India) I am altering my course to port | J (Juliet) I am on fire and have dangerous caro on board keep well clear of me
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K (Kilo) I wish to community with you.
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L (Lima) you should stop, I have something important to communicate |
M (Mike) My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water or I have a doctor on board | N (November) no (negative) |
O (Oscar) man overboard |
P (Papa) the Blue Peter - all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea. (At sea) your lights are out or burning badly |
Q (Quebec) my vessel is healthy and I request free practice
| R (Romeo) the way is off my ship. You may feel you way past me |
S (Sierra) my engines are going full speed astern |
T (Tango) do not pass ahead of me
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U (Uniform) you are standing into danger
| V (Victor) I require assistance (not distress)
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W (Whiskey) I require medical assistance
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X (Xray) stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals
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| Y (Yankee) I am carrying mails
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Z (Zulu) to be used to address or call shore stations |
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