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    This document lists various signal flags and their meanings used for maritime communication. Some key flags and meanings include: I am in distress (NC), SOS/MAYDAY has been canceled (EF), Man overboard - please take action to pick him up (LO), Keep clear of me - I am maneuvering with difficulty (QU), I am going ahead (FA), I am going astern (BA), Anchoring is prohibited (PP), I request permission to anchor (QD), and The Harbor is closed to traffic (UM). The flags provide a way for ships to communicate important messages, requests, and warnings to other vessels.

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    This document lists various signal flags and their meanings used for maritime communication. Some key flags and meanings include: I am in distress (NC), SOS/MAYDAY has been canceled (EF), Man overboard - please take action to pick him up (LO), Keep clear of me - I am maneuvering with difficulty (QU), I am going ahead (FA), I am going astern (BA), Anchoring is prohibited (PP), I request permission to anchor (QD), and The Harbor is closed to traffic (UM). The flags provide a way for ships to communicate important messages, requests, and warnings to other vessels.

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    Signal Flags

    Uploaded by

    Grace Ann L. Acyapat
    This document lists various signal flags and their meanings used for maritime communication. Some key flags and meanings include: I am in distress (NC), SOS/MAYDAY has been canceled (EF), Man overboard - please take action to pick him up (LO), Keep clear of me - I am maneuvering with difficulty (QU), I am going ahead (FA), I am going astern (BA), Anchoring is prohibited (PP), I request permission to anchor (QD), and The Harbor is closed to traffic (UM). The flags provide a way for ships to communicate important messages, requests, and warnings to other vessels.

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    signal flags NC AC AN BR CD DV EF FA GW JL LO PD PP RU QD QQ QT QU QX SO UM UP YU ZL

    meanings I am in distress I am abandoning my vessel I need a doctor I require a helicopter I require immediate assistance I am drifting SOS/MAYDAY has been canceled Will you give me my position? Man overboard. Please take action to pick him up You are running the risk of going aground I am not in my correct position: used by a light vessel Your navigation lights are not visible Keep well clear of me Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty I am going ahead I require health clearance I am going astern Anchoring is prohibited I request permission to anchor You should stop your vessel instantly The Harbor is closed to traffic Permission to enter Harbor is urgently requested. I have an emergency I am going to communicate with your station by means of the International Code of Signals Your signal has been received but not understood.

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