Signal Flag Information
A Little Background
Since 1855, the International Code of Signal Flags has
evolved as a universal means of communication between ships. Each letter of the alphabet
and each numeral is represented by its own flag. We offer you the opportunity
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Each flag has a special meaning when flown by itself:
A - I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.
B - I am taking in, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods.
C - Yes (affirmative or "The significance of the previous group should be read in the
affirmative").
D - Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty.
E - I am altering my course to starboard.
F - I am disabled; communicate with me.
G - I require a pilot. When made by fishing vessels operating in close proximity on the
fishing grounds it means "I am hauling nets".
H - I have a pilot on board.
I - I am altering my course to port.
J - Keep well clear of me. I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board, or I am leaking
dangerous cargo.
K - I wish to communicate with you.
L - You should stop your vessel instantly.
M - My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.
N - No (negative or "The significance of the previous group should be read in the
negative").
O - Man overboard.
P - In harbor. All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to
proceed to sea. At sea. It may be used by fishing vessels to mean "My nets
have come fast upon an obstruction".
Q - My vessel is "healthy" and I request free pratique.
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S - I am operating astern propulsion.
T - Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling.
U - You are running into danger.
V - I require assistance.
W - I require medical assistance.
X - Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals.
Y - I am dragging my anchor.
Z - I require a tug. When made by fishing vessels operating in close proximity on the
fishing grounds it means: "I am shooting nets".
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