The blue and white alpha flag, also known as the Alpha flag in the International Code of Signals, is used in maritime communication to indicate "I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed." It features a blue field with a white triangle pointing downward. This flag is crucial for safety, signaling to nearby vessels that they should maintain a safe distance to avoid accidents with divers in the water.
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dive boat restricted in ability to maneuver
Dive boat that is restricted to its ability to maneuver
A dive boat that is restricted in movement.
The signal flag that indicates scuba diver below is the Alpha Flag. The Alpha Flag is blue and white. It is most commonly utilized in European countries. In addition, the Diver Down Flag, which is a red field with a white diagonal stripe is ued to indicate a diver is below.
You display a Divers flag on the support vessel and/or use a surface marker with a flag on it. The international flag is the A or alpha flag, which is a blue and white pennant but in the US it is a red flag with a diagonal white stripe
They are the blue and white "alpha" flag used internationally, and the red with diagonal white strip "diver down" flag used in the US and Canada.
White, Blue & Red. The English flag is red and white. The Welsh flag is red and white. The Scottish flag is blue and white
The blue and white flag symbolizes peace and unity.
From top to bottom, the Russian flag has horizontal stripes of white, blue and red.
On a dive boat, the blue and white alpha flag must be flown. Size determined by the lenght of the boat. Where divers are located, a red flag with a white stripe (corner to corner) should be floating.
The bavarian flag is white and blue