 | A (Alpha) |
Diver below (when stationary) or I am on speed trial |
 | B (Bravo) |
Dangerous cargo |
 | C (Charlie) |
Yes or affirmative |
 | D (Delta) |
Keep clear of me, I am manoeuvering with difficulty |
 | E (Echo) |
I am altering my course to starboard |
 | F (Foxtrot) |
I am disabled, communicate with me |
 | G (Golf) |
I require a pilot |
 | H (Hotel) |
I have a pilot on board |
 | I (India) |
I am altering my course to port |
 | J (Juliet) |
I am on fire, keep clear |
 | K (Kilo) |
Stop your vessel instantly |
 | L (Lima) |
Stop, I wish to communicate |
 | M (Mike) |
I am stopped (or I have a doctor on board) |
 | N (November) |
No or negative |
 | O (Oscar) |
Man overboard |
 | P (Papa) |
I am about to sail ("Blue Peter" - all aboard) |
 | Q (Quebec) |
My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique
(ie, freedom to land without quarantine) |
 | R (Romeo) |
[no official meaning] |
 | S (Sierra) |
My engine is going astern |
 | T (Tango) |
Do not pass ahead of me |
 | U (Uniform) |
You are standing into danger |
 | V (Victor) |
I require assistance (not distress - that's NC) |
 | W (Whiskey) |
I require medical assistance |
 | X (X-ray) |
Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals |
 | Y (Yankee) |
I am dragging anchor |
 | Z (Zulu) |
I require a tug |
