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Match the following navigation flags with their meanings:
Alpha (A) = I have a diver down, keep clear Echo (E) = I am taking in or discharging cargo Bravo (B) = Yes or Affirmative
Match the following navigation flags with their meanings:
Charlie (C) = Yes or Affirmative Foxtrot (F) = I am taking in or discharging cargo Delta (D) = Keep clear, I am maneuvering with difficulty
Match the following types of navigation flags with their uses:
Alphabet Flags = Conveying numerical information Numerical Flags = Representing letters A-Z Special Flags = Representing specific messages
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Study Notes
Navigation Flags
Purpose: Navigation flags, also known as signaling flags, are used to convey important information between vessels, particularly in situations where verbal communication is not possible.
Types of Flags:
- Alphabet Flags: Representing letters A-Z, used to spell out messages.
- Numerical Flags: Representing numbers 0-9, used to convey numerical information.
- Special Flags: Representing specific messages, such as "I am altering my course to starboard" or "I have a pilot on board".
International Code of Signals (ICS): A standardized system of navigation flags, used worldwide to ensure consistency and clarity.
Common Flags:
- Alpha (A): "I have a diver down, keep clear"
- Bravo (B): "I am taking in or discharging cargo"
- Charlie (C): "Yes" or "Affirmative"
- Delta (D): "Keep clear, I am maneuvering with difficulty"
- Echo (E): "I am altering my course to starboard"
- Foxtrot (F): "I am disabled, communicate with me"
Flag Hoist: A sequence of flags displayed to convey a specific message.
Flag Etiquette:
- Flags should be flown in a specific order (e.g., alphabet flags before numerical flags).
- Flags should be clearly visible and not obscured by other flags or structures.
- Flags should be lowered when the message is no longer relevant.
Importance: Navigation flags play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient navigation, particularly in situations where language barriers may exist.
Navigation Flags
- Navigation flags are used to convey important information between vessels, especially in situations where verbal communication is not possible.
Types of Flags
- Alphabet flags represent letters A-Z, used to spell out messages.
- Numerical flags represent numbers 0-9, used to convey numerical information.
- Special flags represent specific messages, such as "I am altering my course to starboard" or "I have a pilot on board".
International Code of Signals (ICS)
- The ICS is a standardized system of navigation flags used worldwide to ensure consistency and clarity.
Common Flags
- Alpha (A) flag: "I have a diver down, keep clear".
- Bravo (B) flag: "I am taking in or discharging cargo".
- Charlie (C) flag: "Yes" or "Affirmative".
- Delta (D) flag: "Keep clear, I am maneuvering with difficulty".
- Echo (E) flag: "I am altering my course to starboard".
- Foxtrot (F) flag: "I am disabled, communicate with me".
Flag Hoist
- A flag hoist is a sequence of flags displayed to convey a specific message.
Flag Etiquette
- Flags should be flown in a specific order (e.g., alphabet flags before numerical flags).
- Flags should be clearly visible and not obscured by other flags or structures.
- Flags should be lowered when the message is no longer relevant.
Importance
- Navigation flags play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient navigation, particularly in situations where language barriers may exist.
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Description
Learn about navigation flags, also known as signaling flags, used to convey important information between vessels. Understand the different types of flags and their uses.
