The following are the meanings of the International Signal Flags
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I
have a diver down, keep well clear at slow speed |
I
am taking in, discharging, carrying dangerous goods |
Yes |
Keep
clear of me, I am manoeuvering with difficulty |
I
am altering my course to starboard |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
I
am disabled, communicate with me |
I require a pilot. On Fishing vessels, I am hauling nets |
I
have a pilot on board |
I
am altering my course to port |
I
am on fire with dangerous cargo on board, Keep clear |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
I
wish to communicate with you |
You
should stop your vessel instantly |
My
vessel is stopped - not making way through water |
No
alternative meaning |
Man
overboard |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
In
Harbour, all persons should report on board as the vessel is about
to proceed to sea |
My
vessel is healthy and I request free pratique |
No
alternative meaning |
I
am operating astern |
Keep
clear of me, I am engaged in pair trawling |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
You
are running into danger |
I
require assistance |
I
require medical assistance |
Stop
carrying out your intentions - watch my signal |
I
am dragging my anchor |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
I require a tug.
On a Fishing vessel, I am shooting nets |
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