Signal Flags.
| 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). | |||||
| D | Keep clear of me, I am manoeuvring 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 | I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board; keep well clear of me. | |||||
| 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). | |||||
| O | Man overboard. | |||||
| P | In harbour hoisted at the foremast head, Blue Peter. 'All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea'. At sea it may be used by a fishing vessel to mean, 'My nets have come fast on an obstruction'. | |||||
| Q | My vessel is healthy and I request free practique. | |||||
| R | ||||||
| S | My engines are going astern. | |||||
| 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'. | |||||
| 1st. | 2nd. | 3rd. | Substitutes or repeaters. | |||
| One. | Two. | Three. | |||
| Four. | Five. | Six. | |||
| Seven. | Eight. | Nine. | |||
| Zero. | Answering pendant. | ||||
Links to other relevant information.
Signal Flags 2.
Morse.
Phonetic Alphabet.
Distress calls.
Sound signals.