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International boating rules

	Distress signals Find out what signals can be used to indicate distress.

	Manoeuvring and warning signs Information about the diver below flag and the more common signals used by large vessels to indicate their intentions.

	Navigation lights Find out more about navigation lights and the requirements for your vessel and other vessels you may come across on the water.

	Giving way Information about early and positive actions to take so that your intentions are clear.

	Buoys, beacons and marks Lateral marks Isolated danger marks Cardinal marks Safe water marks Special marks Port closed or channel blocked signal Channel markers Day marks

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