Marine Signal Flags Quiz

Flag Alpha (A) means:

• I am altering my course to port.

• I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.

• I require medical assistance.

• I am carrying dangerous cargo.

Flag Bravo (B) means:

• I am operating astern propulsion.

• My vessel is stopped and making no way.

• I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous goods.

• You are running into danger.

Flag Charlie (C) means:

• Negative.

• Man overboard.

• Affirmative.

• I require a tug.

Flag Delta (D) means:

• I require a pilot.

• Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty.

• I wish to communicate with you.

• I am on fire.

Flag Echo (E) means:

• I am altering my course to port.

• I am altering my course to starboard.

• I require assistance.

• I am disabled; communicate with me.

Flag Foxtrot (F) means:

• I require a tug.

• I am disabled; communicate with me.

• All persons report on board; vessel is about to proceed to sea (in harbor).

• I have a pilot on board.

Flag Golf (G) means:

• I am dragging my anchor.

• I require a pilot.

• You should stop your vessel instantly.

• Keep clear; engaged in trawling.

Flag Hotel (H) means:

• I wish to communicate with you.

• I am altering my course to port.

• I am altering my course to starboard.

• I have a pilot on board.

Flag India (I) means:

• I am altering my course to port.

• I am altering my course to starboard.

• I have a diver down; keep well clear.

• I require medical assistance.

Flag Juliet (J) means:

• I am operating astern propulsion.

• I am disabled.

• I am on fire and have dangerous cargo; keep well clear.

• My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique.