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International Code Of Signals

The International Code of Signals is a standardized system of signals used for communication between vessels at sea. It includes a set of flags, pennants, and signals that represent letters, numbers, and common phrases. This system allows ships from different countries to communicate with each other, overcoming language barriers and ensuring clear and standardized communication in various maritime situations.


Code Flag A "Alpha" Flag Alpha Meaning: International Code Flag Alpha & Scuba Safety The...

Bravo Flag: Nautical signal representing the letter 'B' and indicating transportation of dangerous cargo, as per the International Code of Signals.

Code Flag C "Charlie" Charlie Flag Meaning: Affirmative Maritime Signaling The flag c ,...

Code Flag D "Delta" Delta Flag Meaning: Navigational Difficulty & Safety Signaling The flag...

Code Flag E "Echo" Flag Echo Meaning: Nautical Flag E & Course Alteration The flag e ,...

Code Flag F "Foxtrot" Foxtrot Flag Meaning: Emergency Communication & Vessel Status The flag...

Code Flag G "Golf" Golf Flag Meaning: Professional Pilot Request Signal The flag g , or...

Code Flag H "Hotel" Hotel Flag Meaning: Pilotage Status & Vessel Signaling The flag h , or...

The code flag I "India" means " I am altering my course to port. "

The code flag J "Juliet" means I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board; keep well clear of me .

The code flag K "Kilo" means ' I wish to communicate with you' .

The code flag L "Lima" means ' You should stop your vessel instantly .'

Code Flag M "Mike" Signal Flag M: Meaning & Nautical Use The flag m , or flag mike , is a...

The code flag N "November" means 'No (negative). '

Code Flag O "Oscar" Oscar Flag Meaning: Critical Man Overboard Signal The flag o , or flag...


Code Flag Q "Quebec" Yellow Code Flag Q: Quebec Nautical Flag Meaning & Port Clearance The...

Code Flag R "Romeo" Flag Romeo Meaning: International Maritime Signal Flag Romeo The code...

Code Flag S "Sierra" Nautical Flag S: Code Flag S Meaning & Signaling The code flag s , also...

Code Flag T "Tango" Tango Flag Meaning: Nautical Flag T & Maritime Signaling The tango...

The code flag U "Uniform" means ' You are running into danger . '

The code flag V "Victor" means ' I require assistance . '

"I require medical assistance." If you see the W (Whiskey) flag,  the boat has a medical emergency and needs help . The combination of the...