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International Code of Signals Flags

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A
Alfa
.-
Diver down; keep well clear and slow
B
Bravo
-...
I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous goods
C
Charlie
-.-.
Yes (affirmative)
D
Delta
-..
Keep clear of me; I am manoeuvring 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
Juliett
.---
I am on fire and have dangerous cargo; keep well clear
K
Kilo
-.-
I wish to communicate with you
L
Lima
.-..
You should stop your vessel immediately
M
Mike
--
My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
N
November
-.
No (negative)
O
Oscar
---
Man overboard
P
Papa
.--.
In harbour: all persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea
Q
Quebec
--.-
My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique
R
Romeo
.-.
Reserved for national use / special meanings
S
Sierra
...
I am operating astern propulsion
T
Tango
-
Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling
U
Uniform
..-
You are running into danger
V
Victor
...-
I require assistance
W
Whiskey
.--
I require medical assistance
X
X-ray
-..-
Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals
Y
Yankee
-.--
I am dragging my anchor
Z
Zulu
--..
I require a tug