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nautical flags are red and white, yellow and O: Oscar – Man overboard
blue, blue and white, black and white along
with plain red, white and blue. P: Papa – Vessel is about to sail

Nautical flags and the knowledge of their Q: Quebec – I request free pratique
meanings are valuable at sea in case of danger
or breakdowns in other communications R: Romeo – Not in use*
systems such as radio. These flags are used by S: Sierra – Engines are going astern
ships at sea to spell out short messages, or
more commonly, used individually or in T: Tango – Keep clear
combination they have special meanings.
U: Uniform – You are heading into danger
They could be used with reference to ATP Vol
1(D) for naval warfare and maneuvering V: Victor – Require assistance
signaling. Alternately, communicators can
take reference from the International Code of W: Whiskey – Require medical assistance
Signals (ICS) for the communication of X: X-ray – Stop your intention
important messages regarding safety of
navigation and related matters. Y: Yankee – I am dragging anchor

International Meanings for Nautical Flags Z: Zulu – I require a tug

A: Alpha – Diver down; keep clear

B: Bravo – Carrying dangerous cargo

C: Charlie – Yes

D: Delta – Keep clear

E: Echo – Altering course to starboard

F: Foxtrot – I am disabled

G: Golf – I want a pilot

H: Hotel – I have a pilot on board

I: India – I am altering course to port

J: Juliet – Vessel on fire keep clear

K: Kilo – I want to communicate with you

L: Lima – Stop your vessel instantly

M: Mike - My vessel is stopped
The common Nautical Flags use onboard ships
N: November – No