INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS(INTERCO)

INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS (INTERCO)

Content

Chapter 1: Signaling Instruction

1. Explanation and general remarks
2. Definition
3. Method of signaling
4. General instruction
5. Flag signaling
6. Flash signaling
7. Sound signaling
8. Radio telephony
9. Morse signaling by hand flags
10.  Morse symbols
11. Single letter signal
12. Signal letter with complements
13. Signal between icebreaker and assisted vessel
14.  Identification of medical transport
    

Chapter2: General section (2 letter signal)

1. Distress emergency
2. Casualities
3. A to N draft etc.
4. Manoeuvre
5. Weather condition
6. Communication calling reporting
7. Table of complements
   

Chapter 3: Medical section (3 letter signals beginning with “M”)

1. Instruction on use
2. Medical assistance
3. Medical advice
4. Complement
5. Medical index
6. General index

Appendices:

1. Distress signal
2. Table of signaling flags
3. Table of life saving signals
4. Radiotelephone procedure