What you see here are the flags of international signals used by ships at sea to spell out short messages, or use individually or in combination. You may also see often at ships for ceremonial and festive occasions (protocol). The point I display them all here is that we may also learn to use the Alphabet each signal bears. It's quite helpful, for instance, to spell out a word in the phone with your customers in a clear and well-known way. Just let your foreign pals see how standard and professional a chinese ship-builder speaks English! Hope you'll like it. ---by RP2
A-Alpha
B-Bravo
C-Charlie
D-Delta
E-Echo
diver below (when stationary);
I am undergoing a speed trial
I am taking on or discharging explosives
affirmative
keep clear of me, I am maneuvering with difficulty
I am altering my course to starboard
F-Foxtrot
G-Golf
H-Hotel
I-India
J-Juliet
I am disabled, communicate with me
I require a pilot
I have a pilot on board
I am altering my course to port
I am going to send a message by semaphore
K-Kilo
L-Lima
M-Mike
N-November
O-Oscar
you should stop your vessel instantly
you should stop, I have something important to communicate
I have a doctor on board
no (negative)
man overboard
P-Papa
Q-Quebec
R-Romeo
S-Sierra
T-Tango
all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea.
(At sea) your lights are out or burning badly
my vessel is healthy and I request free practique
the way is off my ship. You may feel you way past me
my engines are going full speed astern
do not pass ahead of me
U-Uniform
V-Victor
W-Whiskey
X-X-ray
Y-Yankee
you are standing into danger
require assistance
(not in distress)
I require medical assistance
stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals
Flags and not very useful for shipbuilder, but it's good to use on a phone call.
"C for charlie" is definitely more professional than "C for cat"
Good stuff
发表于 2009-11-23 17:30
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