Maritime Signals - Flags

All signal flags required to know for OOW unlimited qualifications

Alpha

P: I have a diver down; keep well clear at a low speed

S: Followed by 3 numerals - Azimuth or Bearing

Bravo

P: I am loading, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods

Charlie

P: Yes or “previous group should be read in the affirmative”
S: Followed by 3 numerals - Course

Delta

P: Keep clear of this vessel; I am maneuvering with difficulty

S: Followed by 2, 4, or 6 numerals - Date

Echo

P: I am altering my course to starboard

Foxtrot

P: I am disabled; communicate with me

Golf

P: I require a pilot

S: Followed by 4 or 5 numerals - Longitude

FV: I am hauling nets

Hotel

P: I have a pilot onboard

India

P: I am altering my course to port

Juliet

P: Keep clear of me. I am on fire and have dangerous cargo / I am leaking dangerous cargo

Kilo

P: I wish to communicate with you

Lima

P: You should stop your vessel instantly

S: Followed by 4 numerals - Latitude

Mike

P: My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water

November

No or “previous group should be read in the negative”

Oscar

P: Man overboard

Papa

P: In harbour, all persons should report onboard as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.

FV: My nets are caught fast upon an obstruction

Quebec

P: My vessel is healthy and I request a free pratique

Romeo

P: No single letter meaning

S: Followed by 1 or more numerals - Distance in nautical miles

Sierra

P: I am operating astern propulsion

S: Followed by 1 or more numerals - Speed in knots

Tango

P: Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling

S: Followed by 4 numerals - Local time

Uniform

P: You are running into danger

Victor

P: I require assistance

S: Followed by 1 or more numerals - speed in KPH

Whisky

P: I require medical assistance

Xray

P: Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals

Yankee

P: I am dragging my anchor

Zulu

P: I require a tug

S: Followed by 4 numerals - UTC Time

FV: I am shooting nets

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

Nine

Zero

1st Substitute

2nd Substitute

3rd Substitute

Code/Answer Pendant - Also depicts a full stop or decimal place when used in a group