The Yellow Jack ("Quebec") signal flag, is a plain yellow banner that was historically used to signify a vessel was, or might be, harboring a dangerous disease and needed to be …

Nov 9, 2024 · This flag, known as a courtesy flag, should be hoisted after customs and immigration authorities have cleared the vessel. Until clearance is granted, the vessel must fly …

Q flag. Pratique / ˈ p r æ t ɪ k / is the license given to a ship to enter a port, that indicates to local authorities (on assurance from the captain) that it is free from contagious disease. The …

Jun 28, 2024 · The Q flag is a yellow signal flag that signals that the vessel is disease-free and seeks permission to enter the port. It is important to raise and display the Q flag correctly to …

Feb 11, 2025 · The Q flag, also known as the Quebec flag in the International Code of Signals, holds a vital place in maritime communication. Primarily, it serves as a signal from a vessel to …

Jul 20, 2024 · The Q flag, or Quebec flag, represents the alphabetic character ‘Q’ in the International Code of Signals. This flag is a yellow flag that holds immense importance when it …

Jun 2, 2019 · As per INTERCO, the Q flag denotes “My vessel is healthy. I require free pratique”. It is a flag that is hoisted inevitably by all vessels prior to entering the port to denote that the …

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Mar 22, 2020 · The yellow quarantine flag is universal (Q letter in the international signal alphabet). Following the establishment of quarantine in the Mediterranean ports in the 14th …

Oct 11, 2009 · The Q flag is flown on entering a foreign port, or returning home from abroad. The ‘pratique’ that is requested is ‘permission’ or ‘licence’ to come ashore. It may relate to health, …