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A
Alfa
“I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.”
B
Bravo
“I am taking in or discharging or carrying dangerous goods.” (Originally used by the Royal Navy specifically for military explosives.)
C
Charlie
“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.” By fishing vessels near fishing grounds: “I am hauling nets.” |
H
Hotel
“I have a pilot on board.”
I
India
| “I am altering my course to port.” J Juliet “I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board: keep well clear of me.” or “I am leaking dangerous cargo.” K Kilo “I wish to communicate with you.” L Lima In harbour: “The ship is quarantined.” At sea: “You should stop your vessel instantly.” M Mike “My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_maritime_signal_flags |