International Code

of Signals
FLAGS
International Code of Signals

 Statutory publication – must be carried by

all seagoing vessels over
 Provides basic means of communication
between vessels / shore irrespective of
language
Signals consist of:

 Single letter signals

 Two letter signals for the General Section
 Three letter Signals beginning with M for
the Medical Section.
Methods of Signalling
 Flags
 Flashing Light and sound signalling
 Voice over a loud hailer
 Radiotelephony
Close up

At the dip
mike

1st sub

= Mike, Mike
Two Two
1st sub Two
=
Zero Zero
2nd sub zero
Alpha Alpha
1st sub Alpha
One = One
Eight Eight
2nd sub eight