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Z (Zulu)

This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Z (Zulu).

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"I require a tug."

When made by fishing vessels operating in close proximity on the fishing grounds it means: "I am shooting nets."

With one or more numerals, time (UTC). (The first two denote hours and the rest minutes.

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Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Closed shape, Colorful, Contains curved lines, Has crossing lines.

Category: Flags.

Z (Zulu) is part of the International Maritime Signal Flags group.

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