Safety standards of dive operators in Aqaba vary. Do not dive or snorkel alone, and use an operator with recognised accreditation.
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gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Safety standards of diving operators in Aqaba can vary.”
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “not dive or snorkel alone”
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.
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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 Jordan, call 911 and ask for the Coastguard. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Does 112 work in Jordan?+
911 is the number the authorities in Jordan give for emergencies at sea. Many phones also pass 112 on, but we found no official confirmation for Jordan.
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.
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