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L. S. NO. 2 TO GAZETTE NO. 23/2008 PART 2

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Signals to be shown by cross-boundary vessels 1. Every cross-boundary vessel that has not been granted free pratique shall show the following signals (whichever is appropriate)—
 * (a) by day—
 * (i) the Flag Signal Q: meaning “my ship is healthy and I request free pratique”;
 * (ii) the International Code Signal “Q.Q.”: meaning “I require health clearance”; or
 * (iii) the International Code Signal “Z.V.”: meaning “I declare I have been in an infected area during the last 30 days”; and
 * (b) by night, during the entire time between sunset and sunrise, but only when the vessel is within the waters of Hong Kong, a signal comprising a red light over a white light, the lights being not more than 2 m apart, and meaning “I have not free pratique”.

2. The day signal shall be shown at the vessel’s masthead or other conspicuous place where it can be best seen.

3. The night signal shall be shown at the vessel’s peak or other conspicuous place where it can be best seen.