In Sint Maarten, call Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (MOC) on +599 9 463 7700. Local short number: 913 — it may not connect from a foreign SIM, so the full number comes first. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) covers the waters of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius; search and rescue is coordinated 24/7 by its Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Curaçao.
Government of Sint Maarten · Government of Sint Maarten ▾
sintmaartengov.org (2026-10-14): “Therefore the DCCG provides services in the territorial waters around the countries Aruba, Curacao & Sint Maarten and the municipalities Bonaire, Saba & Sint Eustatius as well as in the adjacent zones and high seas of the Caribbean Sea.”
sintmaartengov.org (2026-10-14): “The JRCC is located on Curacao and delivers 24/7 coordination capability.”
Weather and season
The Meteorological Department St. Maarten (MDS) issues public forecasts, advisories and warnings for Sint Maarten (meteosxm.com); Meteo Curaçao also provides services for the island.
Meteorological Department St. Maarten · Meteorological Department Curaçao ▾
meteosxm.com (2026-10-14): “Meteorological Department St. Maarten (MDS)”
meteo.cw (2026-10-14): “Furthermore Meteo Curaçao provides services for other Caribbean islands (namely Bonaire, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten and Saba) within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.”
The Meteorological Department St. Maarten gives the Atlantic hurricane season as 1 June – 30 November.
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meteosxm.com (2026-10-14): “The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began on June 1 and continues through November 30.”
What number do I call for help at sea in Sint Maarten?+
In Sint Maarten, call Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (MOC) on +599 9 463 7700. Local short number: 913 — it may not connect from a foreign SIM, so the full number comes first. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Does 112 work in Sint Maarten?+
The general emergency number in Sint Maarten is 911. Many mobile phones also pass 112 on to the local emergency service, but we found no official confirmation for Sint Maarten. In a sea emergency, call +599 9 463 7700.
Why a full number and not the short code 913?+
Short codes like 913 are routed by local phone networks and may not connect from a foreign SIM card while roaming. The full number +599 9 463 7700 reaches the same service from any phone.
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 Sint Maarten?+
The Meteorological Department St. Maarten gives the Atlantic hurricane season as 1 June – 30 November.
Where do I get the marine weather forecast for Sint Maarten?+
The Meteorological Department St. Maarten (MDS) issues public forecasts, advisories and warnings for Sint Maarten (meteosxm.com); Meteo Curaçao also provides services for the island.
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