What does a blue and white International Code Flag A mean?

A blue-and-white International Code Flag A (or Alpha flag) must be displayed on boats involved in a diving activity.

When boating you see a blue and white International Code Flag How far away should you stay from the displayed flag?

200 feet away
Vessels not engaged in diving operations should remain at a safe distance away from a displayed flag, preferably at least 200 feet away.

What does the blue and white Alpha flag signal?

A diver down flag, or scuba flag, is a flag used on the water to indicate that there is a diver below. Internationally, the code flag alfa/alpha, which is white and blue, is used to signal that the vessel has a diver down and other vessels should keep well clear at slow speed.

What Colour are diving flags?

red
Divers Flag: A rectangular red flag with a white diagonal stripe must be displayed from a float during diving operations if on state waters.

When must powerboats use a muffler?

When do powerboats need a muffler? Every boat equipped with a motor other than a stock (unmodified) outboard engine must have a muffler and use it while operating within five nautical miles (9.26 km) of shore.

What Colour is the quarantine flag?

yellow flag
noun Nautical. a yellow flag, designating the letter Q in the International Code of Signals: flown by itself to signify that a ship has no disease on board and requests a pratique, or flown with another flag to signify that there is disease on board ship. Also called yellow flag.

What does a compliance notice show?

The compliance notice states that the vessel complies with the construction requirements when it was built or imported (whichever date was most recent). The notice also shows the maximum number of people that can safely board the vessel. This is also known as a “capacity label.”

How far do you have to be from a diver down flag?

Vessels must remain at least 50 feet away from the flag. If they have to approach the diving area, operators must have permission from the person who placed the flag or the boat displaying the flag. Outside of 50 feet, vessel operators must operate at “idle speed” out to a distance of 150 feet.

What do you do when you see a divers flag?

Vessels should stay as far away from a diver-down flag as is reasonable and prudent for the circumstances. The suggested safe distance is 100 yards.

What does a red and white flag mean on a boat?

a diver
The red flag with white diagonal stripe, while not international, is commonly used to indicate a diver in the water. Many states now require this flag. It is usually exhibited on a float to mark the diver’s approximate location whereas the “A” flag should be used on the vessel.

What will prevent the ignition of gasoline fumes?

Backfire flame arrestors are designed to prevent the ignition of gasoline vapors in case the engine backfires.

What is the purpose of a white buoy?

Boats Keep Out: A white buoy or sign with an orange diamond and cross means that boats must keep out of the area. Black lettering on the buoy or sign gives the reason for the restriction, for example, SWIM AREA. Danger: A white buoy or sign with an orange diamond warns boaters of danger – rocks, dams, rapids, etc.