A (Alfa) - Diver Below (when stationary) or "I am undergoing a speed trial. |
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B (Bravo) - "I am taking on, or discharging explosives." |
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C (Charlie) - "Affirmative" |
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D (Delta) - "Keep clear of me, I am manouvering with difficulty." |
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E (Echo) - "I am altering my course to starboard." |
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F (Foxtrot) - "I am disabled, communicate with me." |
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G (Golf) - "I require a pilot." |
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H (Hotel) -"I have a pilot on board." |
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I (India) - "I am alerting my course to port." |
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J (Juliet) - "I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board, keep well clear of me! OR "I am going to send a message by semaphore." |
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K (Kilo) - "You should stop. I have something important to communicate." |
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L (Lima) -"You should stop your vessel instantly." |
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M (Mike) - "I am stopped." OR "I have a doctor on board." |
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N (November) - No, "negative" |
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O (Oscar) - Man overboard |
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P (Papa) - The Blue Peter: "All aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea." If already at sea - "Your lights are out or burning badly." Fishing boat at sea - "My nets have come fast upon an obstruction." |
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Q (Quebec) - "My vessel is healthy and I request free practique." |
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R (Romeo) - "The way is off my ship. You may feel your way past me." |
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S (Sierra) - "My engines are going full speed astern." |
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T (Tango) - "Keep clear of me, I am engaged in pair trawling." OR "Do not pass ahead of me." |
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U (Uniform) - "You are running into danger." |
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V (Victor) - "I require assistance." (not distress) |
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W (Whiskey) - "I require medical assistance." |
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X (X-Ray) - "Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals." |
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Y (Yankee) - "I am dragging anchor." OR "I am carrying mails." |
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Z (Zulu) - "I require a tug." or can be used to address or call shore stations |
Code & Answering Flag |
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First substitute flag |
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Second substitute flag |
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Third substitute flag |