If you send a flag hoist of MAJ 8, what information are you conveying?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — I have a male age 8 years.

Medical and demographic signals under the International Code utilize specific prefix combinations. The group "MAJ 8" translates directly to medical coding indicating the presence of a male age 8 years onboard the vessel.

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