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B - I am taking on or discharging explosives
A - Diver below (when stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial
E - I am altering my course to starboard
F - I am disabled, communicate with me
H - I have a pilot on board
I - I am altering my course to port
K - you should stop your vessel instantly
L - you should stop, I have something important to communicate
M - I have a doctor on board
P - the Blue Peter - all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea.
(At sea) your lights are out or burning badly
Q - my vessel is healthy and I request free practique
R - the way is off my ship. You may feel your way past me
S - my engines are going full speed astern
T - do not pass ahead of me
U - you are standing into danger
V - I require assistance (not distress)
W - I require medical assistance
X - stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals
Z - to be used to address or call shore stations
Distress N + C - I am in distress
J - I am going to send a message by semaphore
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D - keep clear of me, I am manuvering with difficulty