International Flags and Pennants

International Flags and Pennants
Alphabet Flags Single Letter Signals
	A *Alpha*	I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.
	B *Bravo*	I am taking in, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods.
	C *Charlie*	Yes (affirmative or "The significane of the previous group should be read in the 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 owith me.
	G *Golf*	I require a pilot. When made by fishing vessels operating in close proximity on the fishing ground it means: "I am hauling nets."

	H *Hotel*	I have a pilot on board
	I *India*	I am altering my course to port.
	J *Juliett*	I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board: keep clear of me, or I am leaking dangerous cargo.
	K *Kilo*	I wish to communicate with you.
	L *Lima*	You should stop your vessel instantly.
	M *Mike*	My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.
	N *November*	No (negative or "The significane of the previous group should be read in the negative").
	O *Oscar*	Man overboard.
	P *Papa*	In harbor-All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea. At sea-It may be used by fishing vessels to mean: "My nets have come fast upon an obstruction." It may also mean: "I require a pilot."
	Q *Quebec*	My vessel is "healthy" and I request free pratique.
	R *Romeo*	My Way is off.
	S *Sierra*	I am operating with astern propulson.
	T *Tango*	Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling.
	U *Uniform*	You are running into danger.
	V *Victor*	I require assistance.
	W *Whiskey*	I require medical assistance.
	X *Xray*	Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signal.
	Y *Yankee*	I am dragging my anchor.
	Z *Zulu*	I require a tug. When made by fishing vessels operating in close proximity on the fishing grounds it means: "I am shooting nets."

Alphabet Flags