MARITIME COMMUNICATIONSInternational Code of Signals (Signaling Instructions) especially when language difficulties arise. account was taken of the fact that wide application of radiotelephony and radiotelegraphy can provide simple and effective means of communication in plain language whenever language difficulties do not exist. . In the preparation of the Code.Signaling Instructions The purpose of the International Code of Signals is to provide ways and means of communication in situations related essentially to safety of navigation and persons. Signaling Instructions INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS . Signaling Instructions The methods of signaling which may be used are: a)Flag signaling b)Flashing light signaling c)Sound signaling d)Voice over a loud hailer e)Radiotelegraphy f)Radiotelephony g)Morse signaling by hand flags or arms . ten numeral pennants. Definition of A set of signal flags consist of twenty-six alphabetical flags.Signaling Instructions Flag signaling. and the answering pennant. three substitutes. . Signaling Instructions SIGNAL FLAGS . Signaling Instructions Table of Morse signaling by hand flags or arms . The answering pennant when used as a decimal point is to be disregarded in determining which substitute to use. 1)The first substitute always repeats the uppermost signal flag of that class of flags which immediately precedes the substitute. No substitute can ever be used more than once in the same group. either alphabetical flag or numeral pennant.Signaling Instructions The use of substitutes is to enable the same signal flag. to be repeated one or more times in the same group. counting from the top of that class of flags which immediately precedes them. in case only one set of flags is carried on board. 2) The second substitute always repeats the second 3) The third substitute repeats the third signal flag. . Signaling Instructions MORSE SYMBOLS . Signaling Instructions Letter Spelling Table (PHONETIC ALPHABET) . I am disabled.Diver below (when stationary). communicate with me G .(affirmative) D .I am altering my course to port . I am maneuvering with difficulty E . I am undergoing a speed trial B .I have a pilot on board I .I require a pilot H .I am taking on or discharging explosives C .I am altering my course to starboard F .Keep clear of me.Signaling Instructions Single Letter Signals (PHONETIC ALPHABET DEFINITION) A . vessel is about to proceed sea.I am going to send a message by semaphore K . I have something important to communicate M .No (negative) O .my vessel is healthy and I request free practique R .The Blue Peter .Signaling Instructions Single Letter Signals (PHONETIC ALPHABET DEFINITION) J .I have a doctor on board N .You should stop. (At sea) your lights are out or burning badly Q .Man overboard P .all aboard.You should stop your vessel instantly L . You may feel you way past me .the way is off my ship. I am carrying mails Z .I require assistance (not distress) W .my engines are going full speed astern T .stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals Y .I require medical assistance X .Signaling Instructions Single Letter Signals (PHONETIC ALPHABET DEFINITION) S .you are standing into danger V .do not pass ahead of me U .to be used to address or call shore stations . Thanks! Submitted by: D/C INOSANTO. 1510858 MT12KA1 Submitted to: C/M Marnijoe . Theus Jean T.