The International code of Flag Signals is very important if you want to pursue your career in merchant navy as a deck officer. The International code of flags contains 40 different flags.

• 26 - Alphabet Flags (A-Z)
• 10 - Numerals (0-9)
• 4 - Substitutes and Answer Flag.

Below are the Images and meanings of the Flags. To Download a Print Friendly chart containing all flags with meanings and morse code, Click here.



A - Alfa Flag

Meaning: 
Have a Diver Down, Keep Clear or me.


B - Bravo Flag

Meaning: 
Dangerous Goods



C - Charlie Flag

Meaning: 
Yes / Affirmative



D - Delta Flag

Meaning: 
Maneuvering with Difficulty, Keep Clear.



E - Echo Flag

Meaning: 
Altering my course to Starboard.



F - Foxtrot Flag

Meaning: 
I'm Disabled, Communicate with me.



G - Golf Flag

Meaning: 
I Require a Pilot

Fishing: 
Hauling Nets




H - Hotel Flag

Meaning: 
I have a Pilot on board



I - India Flag

Meaning: 
Altering my course to Port



J - Juliet Flag

Meaning: 
On Fire, Having Dangerous Goods, Keep Clear.








K - Kilo Flag

Meaning: 
Wish to Communicate



L - Lima Flag

Meaning: 
Stop Instantaly



M - Mike Flag

Meaning: 
My Vessel has Stopped, Making No Way



N - November Flag

Meaning: 
No / Negative



O - Oscar Flag

Meaning: 
Man Overboard



P - Papa Flag

Meaning: 
In Harbour: All Men Report on board.


Q - Quebec Flag

Meaning: 
Request Free Pratique, My Vessel in Healthy


R - Romeo Flag

Meaning: 
-



S - Sierra Flag

Meaning: 
My Engines are going Astern



T - Tango Flag

Meaning: 
Keep Clear, Engaged in Pair Trawling



U - Uniform Flag

Meaning: 
You are Running into Danger



V - Victor Flag

Meaning: 
Require Assistance



W - Whiskey Flag

Meaning: 
Require Medical Assistance



X - Xray Flag

Meaning: 
Stop Your Intentions, Watch for Signals.



Y - Yankee Flag

Meaning: 
Dragging My Anchor



Z - Zulu Flag

Meaning: 
Require a Tug

Fishing: 
Shooting Nets



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