International Code Flags
(As they pertain to Ships)
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Code Flag Alpha - I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed. |
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Code Flag Bravo - I am taking in, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods. |
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Code Flag Charlie - Yes (affirmative). |
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Code Flag Delta - Keep clear of me; I am manouvering with difficulty. |
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Diver Down - Stay well clear (Divers in the Area) |
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Code Flag Echo - I am altering my course to starboard. |
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Code Flag Foxtrot - I am disabled communicate with me. |
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Code Flag Golf - I require a pilot. |
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Code Flag Hotel - I
have a Pilot Onboard Stay Clear of any Tug or Crew Boat flying this flag. It means a Harbor Pilot is Aboard and Ship Traffic should be Nearby. |
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Code Flag India - I
am altering my course to port. |
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Code Flag Juliett - I
am on fire and have dangerous cargo onboard; keep well clear of me. |
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Code Flag Kilo - I wish to communicate with you. |
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Code Flag Lima - You should stop you vessel instantly |
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Code Flag Mike - My vessel is stopped and is making no way through the water. |
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Code Flag November - No {negative). |
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Code Flag Oscar - Man Overboard |
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Code Flag Papa - All persons should report onboard as the vessel is about to proceed to sea. |
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Code Flag Quebec - My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique. |
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Code Flag Romeo - (No single letter meaning) |
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Code Flag Sierra - I am operating astern propulsion. |
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Code Flag Tango - Keep clear of me I am engaged in pair trawling. |
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Code Flag Uniform - You are running into danger |
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Code Flag Victor - I require Assistance |
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Code Flag Whisky - I require medical assistance. |
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Code Flag XRay - Stop carring out your intentions and watch for my signals. |
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Code Flag Yankee - I
am dragging my anchor. |
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Code Flag Zulu - I require a tug. |
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Jolly Roger - Beware of Boats in International Waters Fying this Flag |