Whiskey

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whiskey
whiskey-semaphore

I require medical assistance.

The Rest of The Signals

Alpha

I have a diver down.

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Bravo

I am carrying dangerous cargo.

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Charlie

Means ‘yes’.

− · − · 

Delta

Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty.

− · · 

Echo

I intend to turn to starboard.

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Foxtrot

I’m disabled; please communicate with me.

· · − · 

Golf

I need a pilot.

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Hotel

I have a pilot on board.

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India

I am altering my course to port. (I am turning left.)

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Juliet

I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board: Keep well clear of me.

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Kilo

I wish to communicate with you.

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Lima

You should stop your vessel instantly.

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Mike

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

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November

Means “No.”

− · 

Oscar

Man Overboard

− − − 

Papa

All persons should report on board – or Preceding to sea – or My nets have come fast upon an obstruction.

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Quebec

I have not completed customs and immigration. Old School: My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique.

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Romeo

I have received your signal.

· − · 

Sierra

I am operating stern propulsion.

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Tango

Navy: Do not pass in front of me. International: Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling.

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Uniform

You are running into danger.

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Victor

I require assistance, but not in distress.

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X-ray

Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals.

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Yankee

I am dragging my anchor.

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Zulu

I require a tug I am shooting nets

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Trawling

Towing under 50M

Towing over 50M

Vessel aground

Restricted in ability to maneuver

Pilot Boat

Not under command

Minesweeper

Heavy Towing

Fishing

Constrained by draft

At anchor