Question

Explain the meaning of flag position of following letters about communication.

1. B 

2. E 

3. H 

4. O 

5. R 

6. W

Answer 1

Flag position 

(1). B: I am taking in or discharging explosives. 

(2). E: I am altering my course to starboard. 

(3). H: I have a pilot onboard. 

(4). O: Man overboard 

(5). R: I have received your last signal 

(6). W: I require medical assistance