Search and rescue may be defined as the employment of available personnel and facilities in rendering aid to persons and property in distress; hence it is the main function of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Coastguard. The Coastguard is the only local established search and rescue agency, and is a member of the Regional Southern Sector for the coordination and response to search and rescue cases. Whenever there is such a case, the Rescue Coordination Centre in Trinidad is responsible for the coordination and use of assets to render assistance to whomever is in distress.
How to Contact the Coastguard
You can contact the local coastguard whenever there is an emergency at sea, on channel 16 (VHF), 7850 (HF) or by Telephone: 457-4578 / 457-4554. Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Coastguard Vessels Call Sign and Range
|
Name |
Call Sign |
Range |
|
Captain Mulzac |
J8CM |
Long |
|
George Mc Intosh |
J8GM |
Long |
|
Hairoun |
J8HM |
Medium |
|
Chatham Bay |
J8M402 |
Short |
|
733 Zodiac |
J8M401 |
Short |
|
920 Rhib |
J8M403 |
Short |
