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CHARLIE Yes (affi rmative or QUEBEC C* “The signifi cance of the Q My vessel is ‘Healthy’ and previous group should be I request free pratique. read in the affi rmative”). DELTA ROMEO On the water D* Keep clear of me; I am R No single international manoeuvring with diffi culty. meaning allocated. E* ECHO S* SIERRA I am altering my course My engines are going astern. to starboard.

FOXTROT TANGO F I am disabled; communicate T* Keep clear of me; I am engaged with me. in pair trawling.

GOLF UNIFORM G* I require a pilot. U FISHING VESSELS: You are running into danger. I am hauling nets. HOTEL H* V VICTOR I have a pilot on board. I require assistance.

INDIA I* W WHISKEY I am altering my course to port. I require medical assistance.

JULIETT X-RAY J I am on fi re and have X Stop carrying out your dangerous cargo on board; intentions and watch for keep well clear of me. my signals. KILO YANKEE K I wish to communicate Y with you. I am dragging my anchor.

LIMA ZULU L You should stop your vessel Z* I require a tug. instantly. FISHING VESSELS: I am shooting nets. MIKE M My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water. An international Proceed at slow NOVEMBER distress signal. speed when No (negative or passing. N “The signifi cance of the previous group should be read in the negative”).

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