In Montserrat, call 911, 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.
Port security at Port Little Bay answers on VHF channel 16 around the clock.
Montserrat Tourism Authority ▾
visitmontserrat.com (2026-10-14): “Port Security greets travellers on VHF Channel 16 around the clock.”
Weather and season
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issues the local forecast (including sea state) and tropical-cyclone warnings for Montserrat.
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services · Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services ▾
antiguamet.com (2026-10-14): “The Local Weather Forecast for Montserrat”
antiguamet.com (2026-10-14): “Warning Statements Antigua and Barbuda St. Kitts and Nevis Montserrat Anguilla”
The hurricane season officially runs 1 June – 30 November; stormy weather can occur outside it.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “The hurricane season in the Caribbean officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, though stormy weather can happen outside this period.”
antiguamet.com (2026-10-14): “The Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1 to November 30”
Official warnings
Soufrière Hills volcano: maritime exclusion zones (E and W, plus the sea parts of zones A, B, C and V) surround the island. Vessels may not enter them without permission; maps with GPS co-ordinates are available from the Montserrat Port Authority at Port Little Bay.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Zones A, B, C, and V include some of the waters immediately around the island and there are 2 additional maritime exclusion zones – E and W. Mariners can pick up maps showing the maritime zones along with their GPS co-ordinates at the Montserrat Port Authority at Port Little Bay.”
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Vessels are not permitted to enter the maritime exclusion zones without permission.”
If the volcano sirens sound outside the daily midday test, tune to Radio Montserrat (ZJB) on FM 88.3 or 95.5 for alerts.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “If the sirens sound at a non-test time, tune to Radio Montserrat (ZJB) immediately on FM 88.3 or 95.5 to get alerts.”
Arriving by boat
Anchor off Port Little Bay and clear Customs in the Little Bay terminal (weekdays 08:00–16:00; no charge in working hours). Pre-arrival notification can be made on SailClear or at the SailClear terminal at the port.
visitmontserrat.com (2026-10-14): “Yachtsmen and other mariners visiting the island can anchor off Port Little Bay. To disembark, proceed to the Little Bay wharf and enter the terminal for Customs.”
visitmontserrat.com (2026-10-14): “Advanced clearance can be made on the regional pre-arrival notification system by going to www.sailclear.com.”
visitmontserrat.com (2026-10-14): “Customs clearance is conducted on weekdays Mon-Fri from 8 am-4 pm. Please note there is no charge for clearance, unless outside of working hours and weekends.”
What number do I call for help at sea in Montserrat?+
In Montserrat, call 911, 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 Montserrat?+
911 is the number the authorities in Montserrat give for emergencies at sea. Many phones also pass 112 on, but we found no official confirmation for Montserrat.
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 Montserrat?+
The hurricane season officially runs 1 June – 30 November; stormy weather can occur outside it.
Where do I get the marine weather forecast for Montserrat?+
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issues the local forecast (including sea state) and tropical-cyclone warnings for Montserrat.
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