Along the coast of Micronesia, 2 rescue centres share the work: 911 · Micronesia 911; JRCC Honolulu (USCG) +1 808 535 3333. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
NOAA's National Weather Service office in Guam issues the Micronesian coastal waters forecast, which covers waters within 40 nautical miles of Yap, Weno (Chuuk), Pohnpei and Kosrae.
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.
NOAA National Weather Service, WFO Guam ▾
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’.”
Official warnings
There are dangerous currents and waves in parts of the islands.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “There are dangerous currents and waves in parts of the islands.”
Arriving by boat
All vessels must first enter and clear at an official port of entry listed in the FSM Code before calling anywhere else; in Kosrae, for example, these are Lelu and Okat harbors.
FSM Legal Information System (FSM Code, Title 18, §201–202) · FSM Legal Information System (FSM Code, Title 18, §201–202) ▾
fsmlaw.org (2026-10-14): “All vessels and aircraft authorized to enter the Federated States of Micronesia must enter and obtain clearance from an official port of entry”
fsmlaw.org (2026-10-14): “(4) Kosrae: (a) Lelu Harbor; (b) Okat Harbor; and (c) Kosrae International Airport.”
What number do I call for help at sea in Micronesia?+
Along the coast of Micronesia, 2 rescue centres share the work: 911 · Micronesia 911; JRCC Honolulu (USCG) +1 808 535 3333. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Does 112 work in Micronesia?+
911 is the number the authorities in Micronesia give for emergencies at sea. Many phones also pass 112 on, but we found no official confirmation for Micronesia.
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 Micronesia?+
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.
Where do I get the marine weather forecast for Micronesia?+
NOAA's National Weather Service office in Guam issues the Micronesian coastal waters forecast, which covers waters within 40 nautical miles of Yap, Weno (Chuuk), Pohnpei and Kosrae.
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