Flag of convenience?

[Tink rules]

& to confuse you all... here's a pic of the Magic in drydock courtesy of Cmom!!!

 

[Remember_the_magic]

Is there truly a flag that must be flown on a ship no matter what? becouse i see the dis flag even when its in dry-dock...

 

[Mickeyhugger]

I suppose technically it applies to the radio station .. but yes US government vessels all begin with N

Stop by and pick up a Moon Pie and an RC as your prize!

OK .... next one .... how do you tell ships in the area you have a pilot on board....

bonus ..... many people know "the divers flag" and many states require its display. But is it the signal recognized by the international rules? If a cruise ship has a diver working beneath (not an unusual thing) what flag(s) would they fly?

Hey I think you need to reread the posts ...I deserve that moon pie I do not think you are correct on linking "radio station" to ships "N" numbers

with aircraft, "N' numbers are linked to "registration" and not directly with or to the radio being operated

Rob

 

[Remember_the_magic]

I think since i posted this maybe i should get the moon pie just a joke.. anyway... I will be keeping an eye on what flags our flown on my cruise in January... if anyone can take pics please do..
THANKS
It's Magic

 

[BigRed1]

Hey I think you need to reread the posts ...I deserve that moon pie I do not think you are correct on linking "radio station" to ships "N" numbers

with aircraft, "N' numbers are linked to "registration" and not directly with or to the radio being operated

Rob

Now, I certainly am not an expert on naval maritime navigation, Nor can I quote rules and regs at random for FCC part 97 of the Amateur radio service. But being the holder of a amateur radio license, and based on the diggin' I did on the internet about this, my reasoning would be..... The four digit number isn't a registration number, it is a call sign. (The vessel has a separate registration number) If the vessel is assigned a call sign, it would stand to my reasoning that it would apply to the radio station as well, since the radio station would use that call sign to identify the ship. So why waste paperwork when the call sign assigned to the ship could be the radio station call sign as well!!! We are talking about the paperwork laden US Government though.... Again, this is just good old fashion BigRed1 reasoning!!
However I do believe one thing is certain about the letter "N" in the 4 digit / letter call sign. Whether it is the ship or the radio station on the ship, it is the international designator for all US Naval and Coast Guard ships.
Captain BJ might have to make a ruling on this one!!!! Either way, I won't have time to claim that RC and Moon Pie, so you are welcome to it!! This has been fun though!!!
Allen

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Now, I certainly am not an expert on naval maritime navigation, Nor can I quote rules and regs at random for FCC part 97 of the Amateur radio service. But being the holder of a amateur radio license, and based on the diggin' I did on the internet about this, my reasoning would be..... The four digit number isn't a registration number, it is a call sign. (The vessel has a separate registration number) If the vessel is assigned a call sign, it would stand to my reasoning that it would apply to the radio station as well, since the radio station would use that call sign to identify the ship. So why waste paperwork when the call sign assigned to the ship could be the radio station call sign as well!!! We are talking about the paperwork laden US Government though.... Again, this is just good old fashion BigRed1 reasoning!!
However I do believe one thing is certain about the letter "N" in the 4 digit / letter call sign. Whether it is the ship or the radio station on the ship, it is the international designator for all US Naval and Coast Guard ships.
Captain BJ might have to make a ruling on this one!!!! Either way, I won't have time to claim that RC and Moon Pie, so you are welcome to it!! This has been fun though!!!
Allen

I do not think that fcc part 97 is applicable to the use of military radio operations.

 

[Remember_the_magic]

I belive you’re correct I’ve searched this site http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/news/part97/
But I think we’re off topic. Remember Disney Cruise Lines is the Forum…

 

[BigRed1]

I do not think that fcc part 97 is applicable to the use of military radio operations.

I well aware of that. I never said it did. I stated my limited (lowly no code tech) knowledge of part 97, and my Amateur license is what I was basing my reasoning on, not facts. You guys carry on. Fun thread over for me.