Any vessel involved in diving operations where persons
are scuba diving, skin diving, or snorkeling from a vessel
must display a rigid replica of the Alfa flag to mark its diving operation.
If operating at night, three all-round lights in a
vertical line must be displayed where they can be seen
best. The highest and lowest lights must be red with a
white light in between.
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Divers Flag: A rectangular red flag with
a white diagonal stripe may
be used to indicate the
presence of a submerged
diver in the area, but it
does not meet the state and
federal requirements for
display. |
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Alfa Flag: A blue and white International
Code Flag A (or Alfa
flag), at least 3.3 ft. high and
visible from all directions,
is required and must be
displayed on vessels restricted
in their ability to maneuver
by the diving operation. |
Washington law states that vessels towing person(s) on water skis, a wakeboard, an inner tube, or any other similar devices must carry and use a skier-down flag whenever the towed person(s) is preparing to ski or has fallen into the water.
Remote-operated personal watercraft
(PWCs designed to be operated by
a towed person) must have a skier-down flag attached to the PWC.
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Skier-Down Flag: A
brilliant orange or
bright red flag at least
12 x 12 inches and
mounted on a pole at
least 24 inches long |
