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St Kitts & Nevis: who to call at sea

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In St Kitts & Nevis, 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.

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Who answers in St Kitts & Nevis

English-speaking.
National emergency number
Source: gov.uk · authority’s own page · checked 14 October 2026
Official wording ▾
gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/st-kitts-and-nevis (2026-01-05) — “Ambulance: 911 Fire: 333 Police: 911 Coastguard: 465 8484 or 466 9280”; sknis.gov.kn (2019-10-16) — “Police and Fire Emergency 911”
911

Boating in St Kitts & Nevis: what to know

From official sources · checked 2026-10-14

Weather and season

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issues the local forecast (including sea state) and tropical-cyclone warnings for St Kitts and Nevis.

Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services · Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services ▾
antiguamet.com (2026-10-14): “The Local Weather Forecast for St Kitts and Nevis”
antiguamet.com (2026-10-14): “Warning Statements Antigua and Barbuda St. Kitts and Nevis Montserrat Anguilla”

The Atlantic hurricane season is 1 June – 30 November.

Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services · UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
antiguamet.com (2026-10-14): “The Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1 to November 30”
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “The hurricane season runs from June to November.”

Official warnings

Currents can be deceptively strong and not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Take care when swimming. Currents can be deceptively strong and not all beaches have lifeguards and warning flags.”

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What to say when they answer

Who you are, where you are (latitude and longitude), what happened, how many people are aboard, and what your boat looks like.

How to make a MAYDAY call →

Engine trouble, nobody in danger?

That is a job for marine assistance, not sea rescue — keep the rescue line free for lives.

Mayday or a tow? →

Frequently asked

What number do I call for help at sea in St Kitts & Nevis?+

In St Kitts & Nevis, 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 St Kitts & Nevis?+

911 is the number the authorities in St Kitts & Nevis give for emergencies at sea. Many phones also pass 112 on, but we found no official confirmation for St Kitts & Nevis.

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 St Kitts & Nevis?+

The Atlantic hurricane season is 1 June – 30 November.

Where do I get the marine weather forecast for St Kitts & Nevis?+

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issues the local forecast (including sea state) and tropical-cyclone warnings for St Kitts and Nevis.

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