ANDAMAN SEA COAST (PHUKET, PHANG NGA BAY, PHI PHI, KRABI)

Phuket: boating safety

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Phuket is Thailand's main yachting and charter base on the Andaman Sea, with several marinas on the island's east coast. Charters typically cruise Phang Nga Bay, the Phi Phi islands and the Krabi coast.

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Call 1465
Call Thai-MECC (ศรชล.) on 1465. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16, or DSC on channel 70.

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Harbour and marinas

Phuket Yacht Haven (north-east Phuket) works on VHF 68. Royal Phuket Marina lists VHF channel 15 (international) on its contact page.

Phuket Yacht Haven Marina · Royal Phuket Marina ▾
pyhmarina.com (2026-10-14): “GENERAL INFORMATION VHF 68 Marina Office +66 (76) 397 908”
royalphuketmarina.com (2026-10-14): “Marina Operation Office Open Daily: 8.30 AM – 5.30 PM with 24/7 Marina Access. VHF: 15 INTERNATIONAL”

Weather

The Thai Meteorological Department publishes a daily 24-hour weather forecast for shipping covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, plus storm and wave warnings.

Thai Meteorological Department ▾
tmd.go.th (2026-10-14): “24-Hour Weather Forecast for Shipping”

Hazards

When the southwest monsoon is strong, the Thai Meteorological Department issues warnings for strong wind-waves in the Andaman Sea, with waves of 2–3 m and more in thundershowers; small boats are told to stay ashore when these warnings are in force.

Thai Meteorological Department ▾
tmd.go.th (2026-10-14): “All ships should proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers. Small boats in the Andaman Sea should keep ashore.”

Hospital and medical

Bangkok Hospital Phuket runs a trauma and emergency service with specialists available 24 hours a day. A recompression chamber (SSS Phuket / Hyperbaric Services Thailand) at Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, Phuket, offers 24-hour emergency treatment for divers.

Bangkok Hospital Phuket · Bangkok Hospital Siriroj ▾
phukethospital.com (2026-10-14): “The hospital has sufficient and experienced medical personnel that can assume their duties immediately, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including trauma surgeons, general surgeons, emergency care specialists”
bangkokhospital.com (2026-10-14): “SSS Phuket / Hyperbaric Services Thailand, located at Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, provides divers and other patients with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week emergency services.”

Frequently asked

Who do I call in an emergency at sea near Phuket?

Call Thai-MECC (ศรชล.) on 1465. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.

Where do I get the marine forecast for Phuket?

The Thai Meteorological Department publishes a daily 24-hour weather forecast for shipping covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, plus storm and wave warnings.

Read before you sail

Thunderstorms, lightning and squalls on the water: what to doPerson overboard: what to doEngine failure: what to do when you lose powerChartering in Thailand: licence & rules

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