In Dominica, call 999, 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 is 1 June – 30 November; tropical storms and hurricanes can develop suddenly.
NOAA National Hurricane Center · UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
nhc.noaa.gov (2026-10-14, intl): “The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The Atlantic basin includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of America.”
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “The hurricane season normally runs from June to November. Tropical storms and hurricanes can develop suddenly and unexpectedly.”
Official warnings
Currents can be stronger than they look and not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Take care when swimming. Currents can be stronger than they look and not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags.”
What number do I call for help at sea in Dominica?+
In Dominica, call 999, 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 Dominica?+
999 is the number the authorities in Dominica give for emergencies at sea. Many phones also pass 112 on, but we found no official confirmation for Dominica.
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 Dominica?+
Hurricane season is 1 June – 30 November; tropical storms and hurricanes can develop suddenly.
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