ICS - International Code Of Signals 2005 ED 5-2022

International Code of Signals, 2005 Edition

Codes of signals have been published since the beginning of the 19th
century to provide mariners with an internationally accepted, common
system for communication at sea. Each signal within the *International
Code of Signals* has a complete meaning, which ensures that specific
situations related to safety can be clearly communicated through various
means, even when language difficulties arise.

Since its first edition, published in 1965, amendments to the Code have
been adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) resulting in four subsequent editions. The
fourth edition of the Code (2005 edition) incorporated all amendments up
to MSC 73 in December 2000. The *International Code of Signals* has not
been amended since its fourth edition and this current edition comprises
only minor editorial improvements and a new cover. Therefore, both the
2005 edition and this edition of the Code are considered equally valid.