4.2.6.1. Voice over a loud hailer

4.2.6.1. Voice over a loud hailer

4.2.6.1

Whenever possible plain language should be used but where a language difficulty exists groups from the International Code of Signals could be transmitted using the phonetic spelling tables

Shapes

During daylight hours vessels should display a black shape or shapes that assist other vessels to identify them and assess what activity they are engaged in, and consequently their ability to maneouvre.

A vessel at anchor should display a black sphere, in the case of a sailing vessel it is usually hoisted on the front stay.

A sailing vessel that is motor sailing should display an inverted black cone. Usually displayed on the front stay.


A vessel that is not under command should display two black spheres, one vertically above the other.


A fishing vessel should display two black cones one vertically above the other, the upper one should be inverted.


If a fishing vessel has nets out 150metres or more, an additional black cone should be displayed on the side of the vessel from which the nets are extended.

A fishing vessel may sometimes use a basket instead of the normal shape.

A vessel that is constrained by draught, should display a black cylinder. However they often neglect to do so.

When a vessel is engaged in towing another vessel and the tow is 200 metres or over in length. Both vessels should display a black diamond.



A vessel that is unable to manoeuvre, should display two black spheres and a black diamond. Hoisted vertically one above the other, with the diamond taking centre place.

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