Source: wwwcdn.imo.org · Cospas-Sarsat contact list (national data) · checked 14 October 2026 Official wording ▾
wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Circulars/Documents/MSC-MEPC.6-Circ.23%20including%20Annex%20-%20as%20at%2031%20January%202025.pdf (IMO MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.23, national contact points as at 31 January 2025; Israel updated Nov 2024–Jan 2025; checked 2026-10-15) — “RCCHaifa Israel … Radio Call Sign: 4XO … Tel: 972-4-8632145, 972-4-8632073”; Cospas-Sarsat SPOC list (record 2026-02-28): “JRCC Haifa … Primary telephone: +972 4 863 2145”; the Ministry of Transport RCC page (asp.mot.gov.il, archived 2021: “המרכז מאויש במשמרות 24 שעות ביממה 365 יום בשנה.”) is gone (404 on 2026-10-15)
The Israel Meteorological Service publishes a 'Forecast for Mariners' page.
Israel Meteorological Service ▾
ims.gov.il (2026-10-14): “Forecast for Mariners | Israel Meteorological Service”
Official warnings
Israel controls all entry to Gaza, including by sea.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “The Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, including by sea to Gaza.”
Houthi missile and drone attacks remain a risk throughout Israel. In September 2025 two Houthi drones fell in Eilat, injuring at least 20 people.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “On 22 and 24 September 2025, two drones fired by the Houthis fell in Eilat, injuring at least 20 people.”
UK government guidance for yachts: since January 2024 there has been military activity in response to Houthi attempts to stop shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Report your passage regularly to UKMTO, which runs 24 hours a day.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, intl): “Since January 2024 there has been military activity in response to Houthi militants’ attempts to prevent international shipping movements in the Red Sea.”
gov.uk (2026-10-14, intl): “Report journey information regularly to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the main contact for liaising with regional response organisations and military forces. It is available 24 hours a day”
In Israel, call RCC Haifa on +972 4 863 2145. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Does 112 work in Israel?+
We found no official source confirming that 112 reaches sea rescue in Israel. Call +972 4 863 2145.
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.
Where do I get the marine weather forecast for Israel?+
The Israel Meteorological Service publishes a 'Forecast for Mariners' page.
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