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4.1 International code of signals

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A I have a diver down; keep well O Man overboard.
clear at slow speed.

B* BRAVO I am taking in, or discharging, P PAPA IN HARBOUR: About to sail.


or carrying dangerous goods. FISHING VESSELS AT SEA:
Nets fast on an obstruction.

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read in the affirmative”).

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manoeuvring with difficulty. meaning allocated.

ECHO SIERRA
E* I am altering my course S* My engines are going astern.
to starboard.

FOXTROT TANGO
F I am disabled; communicate T* Keep clear of me; I am engaged
with me. in pair trawling.

G* GOLF I require a pilot. U UNIFORM


FISHING VESSELS: You are running into danger.
I am hauling nets.

H* HOTEL V VICTOR
I have a pilot on board. I require assistance.

INDIA WHISKEY
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I am altering my course to port. I require medical assistance.

JULIETT X-RAY
J I am on fire and have X Stop carrying out your
dangerous cargo on board; intentions and watch for
keep well clear of me. my signals.
KILO YANKEE
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with you. I am dragging my anchor.

LIMA ZULU
L You should stop your vessel Z* I require a tug.
instantly. FISHING VESSELS:
I am shooting nets.
MIKE
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making no way through
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The IRPCS is brought into effect in Queensland by the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 and Regulation 2004.
The legislation also imposes special local Rules, the most notable of which relate to speed and wash limits.
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