In Anguilla, call 911, the national emergency number, and say you are at sea. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Hurricane season: 1 June – 30 November, though storms can happen outside this period.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · NOAA National Hurricane Center ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “The hurricane season in the Caribbean officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, though stormy weather can happen outside this period.”
nhc.noaa.gov (2026-10-14, intl): “The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.”
Rules: life jackets, licence, charter
A charter boat may not cruise Anguilla's territorial sea unless its owner holds a cruising permit from the Comptroller of Customs. On summary conviction, the fine is $10,000.
Anguilla Customs Department (Cruising Permit Act, R.S.A. c. C165) · Anguilla Customs Department (Cruising Permit Act, R.S.A. c. C165) ▾
customs.gov.ai (2026-10-14): “No charter boat shall cruise in the territorial sea without the owner having obtained a cruising permit from the Comptroller.”
customs.gov.ai (2026-10-14): “is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $10,000.”
Divers: recompression
Anguilla has no facility for treating decompression sickness. Injured divers may be transferred to a neighbouring island.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “There are no facilities for treating decompression sickness in Anguilla.”
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “If you need major surgery, or decompression treatment for diving accidents, you may be transferred to a neighbouring island.”
Arriving by boat
Anguilla's customs sea ports are Road Bay (Sandy Ground) and Blowing Point. Pleasure craft must follow the Customs Act's arrival, report-inwards and clearance procedures.
Anguilla Customs Department (Customs (Ports and Airports) Regulations) · Anguilla Customs Department (Customs (Ports and Airports) Regulations) · Anguilla Customs Department (Pleasure Craft Regulations) · Anguilla Customs Department (Pleasure Craft Regulations) ▾
customs.gov.ai (2026-10-14): “1. Road Bay The port of Road Bay shall encompass all that area of sea and land commencing at the mean of the highest and lowest water mark at Road Bay beach”
customs.gov.ai (2026-10-14): “2. Blowing Point The port of Blowing Point shall encompass all that area of sea and land commencing at the mean of the highest and lowest water mark at Blowing Point beach”
customs.gov.ai (2026-10-14): “(a) section 19 (procedure on arrival of vessels);”
What number do I call for help at sea in Anguilla?+
In Anguilla, call 911, the national emergency number, and say you are at sea. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Does 112 work in Anguilla?+
911 is the number the authorities in Anguilla give for emergencies at sea. Many phones also pass 112 on, but we found no official confirmation for Anguilla.
Which rescue centre is responsible for me?+
The one whose search-and-rescue area you are in — not the country of your SIM card. Near borders that can change during a trip; the VesselSOS app picks it from your GPS position.
When is the storm season in Anguilla?+
Hurricane season: 1 June – 30 November, though storms can happen outside this period.
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