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Maritime Flags

The document outlines a maritime communication code using the phonetic alphabet and associated phrases for various situations at sea. Each letter from A to Z, along with numbers, is represented by a specific word and phrase to convey important messages regarding vessel status, navigation, and emergencies. This code is essential for safe communication among vessels and during maritime operations.

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Maritime Flags

The document outlines a maritime communication code using the phonetic alphabet and associated phrases for various situations at sea. Each letter from A to Z, along with numbers, is represented by a specific word and phrase to convey important messages regarding vessel status, navigation, and emergencies. This code is essential for safe communication among vessels and during maritime operations.

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A ALFA K KILO U UNIFORM ONE UNAONE

I HAVE A DIVER I WISH TO COMMUNICATE YOU ARE RUNNING INTO


DOWN: KEEP WITH YOU. DANGER.
WELL CLEAR AT
SLOW SPEED

B BRAVO L LIMA V VICTOR


TWO BISSOTWO
YOU SHOULD STOP YOUR
I AM TAKING IN, OR
VESSEL INSTANTLY. I REQUIRE ASSISTANCE.
DISCHARGING, OR
CARRYING DANGER-
OUS GOODS

C CHARLIE M MIKE W WHISKEY


YES (AFFIRMATIVE OR
THREE TERRATHREE
MY VESSEL IS STOPPED AND
“THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MAKING NO WAY THROUGH I REQUIRE MEDICAL
THE PREVIOUS GROUP THE WATER. ASSISTANCE.
SHOULD BE READ IN
THE AFFIRMATIVE”).

USED ON ALL OCCASIONS WHEN IT IS REQUIRED TO REPRESENT NUMBERS IN FLAG SIGNALLING


D DELTA N NOVEMBER X X-RAY FOUR KARTEFOUR
KEEP CLEAR OF ME; NO (NEGATIVE OR “THE
I AM MANOEVERING SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STOP CARRYING OUT YOUR
WITH DIFFICULTY PREVIOUS GROUP SHOULD INTENTIONS AND WATCH
BE READ IN THE NEGATIVE”). FOR MY SIGNALS.

E ECHO O OSCAR Y YANKEE


FIVE PANTAFIVE
I AM ALTERING MY
COURSE TO MAN OVERBOARD. I AM DRAGGING MY
STARBOARD ANCHOR.

F FOXTROT P PAPA IN HARBOUR: ALL PERSONS Z ZULU I REQUIRE A TUG.


SHOULD REPORT ON BOARD SIX SOXISIX
II AM DISABLED; WHEN MADE BY FISHING
COMMUNICATE WITH AS THE VESSEL IS ABOUT TO
PROCEED TO SEA. VESSELS OPERATING IN
ME.
AT SEA: IT MAY BE USED BY CLOSE PROXIMITY ON THE
FISHING VESSELS TO MEAN FISHING GROUNDS IT
“MY NETS HAVE COME FAST MEANS “I AM SHOOTING
UPON AN OBSTRUCTION”. NETS”.

1ST SUBSTITUTE
G GOLF I REQUIRE A PILOT. Q QUEBEC
SEVEN SETTESEVEN
MY VESSEL IS HEALTHY, USED TO REPEAT THE FIREST
WHEN MADE BY FISHING AND I REQUEST FREE FLAG OR PENDANT IN THE
VESSELS OPERATING IN PRATIQUE. SAME HOIST.
CLOSE PROXIMITY ON
THE FISHING GROUNDS
IT MEANS “I AM
HAULING NETS”.

H HOTEL R ROMEO 2ND SUBSTITUTE


EIGHT OKTOEIGHT
I HAVE A PILOT
USED TO REPEAT THE FIREST
ON BOARD.
FLAG OR PENDANT IN THE
SAME HOIST.

I INDIA S SIERRA 3RD SUBSTITUTE


I AM ALTERING MY NINE NOVENINE
COURSE TO PORT. MY ENGINES ARE USED TO REPEAT THE
GOING ASTERN. SECOND FLAG OR PENDANT
IN THE SAME HOIST.

J JULIET T TANGO
CODE AND ANSWER ZERO NADAZERO
I AM ON FIRE AND HAVE KEEP CLEAR OF ME; I
DANGEROUS CARGO ON AM ENGAGED IN PAIR
BOARD; TRAWLING. USED TO ACKNOWLEDGE
KEEP WELL CLEAR OF ME. A SIGNAL.

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