Markers, Warnings And Advisories - Centurion Ri257 Owner's Manual

Section 6

MARKERS, WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES

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Distress flags and indicators are markers of potential emergencies and hazards.
Become familiar with these flags and indicators. Additionally, understand your
responsibilities when operating at these times and in these areas.
DIVERS FLAG
USED BY
RECREATIONAL
DIVERS -
INDICATES
DIVER'S
POSITION
Storm warning advisory flags and indicators alert boaters to impending weather
conditions. Become familiar with these flags and indicators and understand the
potential hazards associated with operating in these conditions.
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Find out from local authorities if hazards exist in
areas where you intend to navigate, and know how
these hazards are marked. You must also recognize
flag designs that indicate hazards or activities that are
present and keep well clear of those areas. Always
watch for swimmers and stay clear of all swimming
areas, marked or unmarked.
Become familiar with navigation markers, which iden-
tify navigable routes and indicate water hazards.
Always stay within marked boundaries and steer
clear of hazards.
ALPHA FLAG
WORLDWIDE VESSELS
ENGAGED IN DIVING
OPERATIONS - DOES
NOT INDICATE
DIVER'S POSITION
Figure 6-1
DISTRESS FLAG
INDICATES
FELLOW
BOATER IS IN
NEED OF
ASSISTANCE
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