International Maritime Signal Flags


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A (Alpha)
 Diver below (when stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial
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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 
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F (Foxtrot)
 I am disabled, communicate with me
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G (Golf)
I require a pilot 
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H (Hotel)
 I have a pilot on board
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I (India)
 I am altering my course to port 
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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 
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M (Mike)
My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
or I have a doctor on board 
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N (November)
 no (negative) 
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O (Oscar)
man overboard 
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P (Papa)
the Blue Peter - all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea. (At sea) your lights are out or burning badly 
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Q (Quebec)
my vessel is healthy and I request free practice
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R (Romeo)
the way is off my ship. You may feel you way past me 
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S (Sierra)
my engines are going full speed astern 
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T (Tango)
do not pass ahead of me
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U (Uniform)
you are standing into danger
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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 
 

 Numeric Pennants

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Distress
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N + C - I am in distress

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