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Nature of Distress in Code from the International Code of Signals
| Code Letters | Words to be Transmitted | Text of Signal |
| AE | Alfa Echo | I must abandon my vessel |
| BF | Bravo Foxtrot | Aircraft is ditched in position indicated and requires immediate assistance |
| CB | Charlie Bravo | I require immediate assistance |
| CB6 | Charlie Bravo Soxisix | I require immediate assistance. I am on fire |
| DX | Delta X-ray | I am sinking |
| HW | Hotel Whiskey | I have collided with surface craft |
| Answer to Ship in Distress | ||
| CP | Charlie Papa | I am proceeding to your assistance |
| ED | Echo Delta | Your distress signals are understood |
| EL | Echo Lima | Repeat the distress position |
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