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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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