The
International Code of Signals (ICS) is an system of codes and
signals which is recognized international that can be sent by using flag, lamp,
radio and blinkers. The code comprises of an established alphabet with all the 26
English letters and ten digits. This signal code also has a spoken form of the
alphabet, that can be used to distinguish between letters like B or D (Bravo
for “B” and Delta for “D”). A total of 40 different flags are used in here
which includes alphabet, numerals, repeaters, as well as codes. This
international signals code is inspired by the ancient Morse code communication
style. Such pieces of communication such as Oscar flag (“O” flag)
are basically used when all other methods have failed.
ICS
became effective on 1st January, 1969. The code can be effectively
used when a ship needs to communicate with another ship without using a radio.
Often times, when a ship get lost or gets low in power suffers communication
failure. In such scenarios, other alternative ways should be looked for to
communicate with nearby vessels. In usual scenarios, when a ship uses the code,
you can assume that the vessel is in some kind of danger or has some kind of
communication problems.
The
International Code of Signals is used by boats and water vessels to get in
touch for the purpose of navigational and safety related matters. The signals
such as Oscar flag can be used individually or as combinations of
different flags to form combined meanings. Messages such as “My vessel is
disabled” or “You are running into danger” can be sent using the code.
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