A (diver is down, keep clear)

B (ship has dangerous cargo)

C (yes)

D (keep clear of ship)

E (changing course to starboard)

F (ship is disabled)

G (ship needs a pilot)

H (ship has a pilot)

I (changing course to port)

J (keep clear - on fire)

K (communicate)

L (stop your ship now)

M (ship is stopped)

N (no)

O (man overboard)

P (ship about to sail)

Q (request to pratique [permission to use a port])

R

S (engines are full speed astern)

T (do not pass ahead of me - keep clear)

U (you are standing into danger)

V (require assistance)

W (require medical assistance)

X (stop your intention)

Y ( I am dragging anchor)

Z (I require a tug)

Numbers:

0 (Zero)

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Answering Flag (coded message)