Source: dco.uscg.mil · authority’s page (archived copy) · checked 14 October 2026 Official wording ▾
dco.uscg.mil/…/US-Coast-Guard-Office-of-Search-and-Rescue-CG-SAR/RCC-Numbers/ (archived 2026-05-26) — “U.S. Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Centers (JRCCs) 24 hour Regional Contacts for Emergencies … JRCC Honolulu … waters of Central Pacific Ocean assigned by international convention (extending from as far as 6 degrees south to 40 degrees north latitude and as far as 110 west to 130 east longitude)”; https://www.pacificarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Oceania-District/Oceania-District-Cutters/CGC-KITTIWAKE/ (checked 2026-10-14) — “Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu: (808) 535-3333”; https://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/contacts-pro/index.php?option=com_cospas_sarsat&task=fetch_table&model=contact_details&type=spoc (Cospas-Sarsat SPOC table, entry 2021-04-27) — “JRCC Honolulu | Honolulu, HI, USA … Primary telephone: (808) 535-3333”, “See USA (366) - JRCC Honolulu | Micronesia”
NOAA's National Weather Service office in Guam issues the Micronesian coastal waters forecast, which covers waters within 40 nautical miles of Delap, Majuro.
NOAA National Weather Service, WFO Guam ▾
weather.gov (2026-10-14): “The Micronesian Coastal Waters are within 40 nautical miles of Koror Palau, Yap, Weno Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae and Delap Majuro.”
NOAA says there is no clearly defined typhoon season in the western North Pacific: tropical cyclones occur all year, with activity peaking around September–November in many places. The UK FCDO says the Marshall Islands cyclone season is normally November to April, but cyclones can happen all year.
NOAA National Weather Service, WFO Guam · UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
weather.gov (2026-10-14): “Although TC activity peaks around September-November for many regional locations, TCs occur throughout the year across the WNP. Therefore, there is no clearly defined ‘typhoon season’.”
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Cyclone season is normally from November to April, but cyclones can happen throughout the year.”
Arriving by boat
Vessels may enter only at an official sea port of entry: Darrit Anchorage (Majuro), Kwajalein or Ebeye anchorages (Kwajalein Atoll) or Jabor Island Anchorage (Jaluit), and must clear there before going anywhere else. A notice of arrival is required 72–96 hours before entering RMI waters.
RMI Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor — Division of Immigration · RMI Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor — Division of Immigration · RMI Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor — Division of Immigration ▾
rmiimmigration.org (2026-10-14): “All vessels and aircraft must obtain full clearance from an official port of entry before proceeding to any other location within the Republic.”
What number do I call for help at sea in Marshall Islands?+
In Marshall Islands, call JRCC Honolulu (USCG) on +1 808 535 3333. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Does 112 work in Marshall Islands?+
We found no official source confirming that 112 reaches sea rescue in Marshall Islands. Call +1 808 535 3333.
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 Marshall Islands?+
NOAA says there is no clearly defined typhoon season in the western North Pacific: tropical cyclones occur all year, with activity peaking around September–November in many places. The UK FCDO says the Marshall Islands cyclone season is normally November to April, but cyclones can happen all year.
Where do I get the marine weather forecast for Marshall Islands?+
NOAA's National Weather Service office in Guam issues the Micronesian coastal waters forecast, which covers waters within 40 nautical miles of Delap, Majuro.
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