A blue and white alpha flag, often referred to as the "Alpha" flag in maritime signal flags, signifies that a vessel is either "diving" or has a diver down and requests that other vessels keep clear of the area. The flag is part of the International Code of Signals used to communicate important messages at sea. Displaying this flag helps ensure the safety of divers in the water by alerting nearby boats to exercise caution.
A dive boat that is restricted in movement.
A dive boat that is restricted in its ability to maneuver
On the U.S. Flag, white signifies purity, red signifies valour, and blue signifies justice.
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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.
Dive boat that is restricted to its ability to maneuver
dive boat restricted in ability to maneuver
The red signifies hardiness and valor. The white signifies purity and innocence, and the blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice.
"White signifies Purity and Innocence; Red, Hardiness and Valor; Blue signifies Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.
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.