Nautical cry requesting attention (4)

I believe the answer is:

ahoy

(Other definitions for ahoy that I've seen before include "Hullo, sailor!" , "Sailor's shout to ship" , "Hello there on board!" , "Nautical greeting" , "Sailor's shout for attention" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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