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CODE FLAGS & PHONETIC
ALPHABET USED IN SAILING
 A (Alpha)
- Diver below (when
stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial
 B (Bravo)
- I am taking on or
discharging explosives (Dangerous Cargo)
 C (Charlie)
- Yes (affirmative)
 D (Delta)
- Keep clear of me, I
am maneuvering with difficulty
 E (Echo)
- I am altering my course
to starboard
 F (Foxtrot)
- I am disabled,
communicate with me
 G (Golf)
- I require a pilot
 H (Hotel)
- I have a pilot on
board
 I (India)
- I am altering my
course to port
 J (Juliet)
- On Fire; Keep Clear -
I am going to send a message by semaphore
 K (Kilo)
- Desire to Communicate
 L (Lima)
- you should stop, I
have something important to communicate
 M (Mike)
- I am Stopped ; I have
a doctor on board
 N (November)
- No (negative)
 O (Oscar)
- Man overboard
 P (Papa)
- the Blue Peter - all
aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea. (At sea your lights are out or
burning badly)
 Q (Quebec) - my vessel is healthy and I request
free practique
 R (Romeo)-
the way is off my ship.
You may feel your way past me
 S (Sierra)
- my engines are going
full speed astern
 T (Tango)
- do not pass ahead of
me
 U (Uniform)
- you are standing into
danger
 V (Victor)
- I require assistance
(not distress)
 W (Whiskey)
- I require medical
assistance
 X (Xray)
- stop carrying out
your intentions and watch for my signals
 Y (Yankee)
- I am dragging anchor;
I am carrying mails
 Z - to be used to address or call shore
stations; Require a tug
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