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N
November
“Negative.”
O
Oscar
“Man overboard.”(often attached to the man overboard pole on boats).With a sinister hoist, the semaphore flag.
P
Papa
The blue Peter.In harbour: 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.”
Q
Quebec
“My vessel is ‘healthy’ and I request free pratique.”
R
Romeo
S
Sierra
“I am operating astern propulsion.”
T
Tango
“Keep clear of me.”[b]Fishing boats: “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 signals.” Y Yankee “I am dragging my anchor.” Z Zulu “I require a tug.” By fishing vessels near fishing grounds: “I am shooting nets.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_maritime_signal_flags |