x

I wish to communicate with you.

You are running into danger.

r

I require a tug.

I am altering my course to starboard

I am operating astern propulsion.

z

l

I am dragging my anchor.

Affirmative

Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals.

I require assistance.

no meaning

a

My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.

In harbor: The ship is under Quarantine. At sea: You should stop your vessel instantly.

Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling.

The Blue Peter. 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".

k

I am altering my course to port.

I have a pilot on board

y

y

I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.

decimal point

Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty.

j

I require a pilot. When made by fishing vessels operating in close proximity on the fishing grounds it means: "I am hauling nets".

I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board: keep well clear of me, or I am leaking dangerous cargo

I am taking in, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods.

I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.

I am disabled; communicate with me

s

I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.

g

I require medical assistance.

Negative

N/A

I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.

h

Man overboard (often attached to the man overboard pole on boats).

My vessel is "healthy" and I request free pratique.

I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.