In Trinidad & Tobago, call 999, 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.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service publishes marine forecasts and tides (metoffice.gov.tt/marine-forecast).
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service ▾
metoffice.gov.tt (2026-10-14): “Click a location on the map to view today’s tide times, next high/low, and current marine weather.”
Hurricane season is June – November; Trinidad and Tobago is rarely hit by hurricanes but has severe storms.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · NOAA National Hurricane Center ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “The Caribbean hurricane season normally runs from June to November. Trinidad and Tobago is rarely affected by hurricanes, but can have severe storms.”
nhc.noaa.gov (2026-10-14, intl): “The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The Atlantic basin includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of America.”
Official warnings
Canada warns that pirates attack, kidnap and rob ships in coastal waters.
Government of Canada ▾
travel.gc.ca (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Pirates commit attacks, kidnappings and armed robberies against ships in coastal waters.”
Divers: recompression
Roxborough Hospital, Tobago, has a hyperbaric facility that treated a diver for decompression sickness (Tobago House of Assembly, February 2022). Check its current status.
Tobago House of Assembly ▾
tha.gov.tt (2026-10-14): “Barbadian diver, 46-year-old David Goddard, sought treatment at the Roxborough Hospital for the bends he was experiencing.”
Arriving by boat
Trinidad: you can sail into the marinas or Chaguaramas Bay. Tobago: ports of entry are Scarborough and Charlotteville; contact Port Health before arrival, then clear Port Health, Immigration and Customs. Boats coming from Trinidad need transfer papers from their Trinidad port of entry.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · Tobago House of Assembly – Tobago tourism (visittobago.gov.tt) · Tobago House of Assembly – Tobago tourism (visittobago.gov.tt) ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “You can sail into and out of the marinas or Chaguaramas Bay. You must follow government regulations or you could be stopped by the coast guard, who will hand you over to the police.”
visittobago.gov.tt (2026-10-14): “Visit the Port Health Office at the Port of Entry (Scarborough, Charlotteville).”
visittobago.gov.tt (2026-10-14): “A temporary certificate MUST be received from the initial Port of Entry to present at the following port.”
What number do I call for help at sea in Trinidad & Tobago?+
In Trinidad & Tobago, call 999, 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 Trinidad & Tobago?+
999 is the number the authorities in Trinidad & Tobago give for emergencies at sea. Many phones also pass 112 on, but we found no official confirmation for Trinidad & Tobago.
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 Trinidad & Tobago?+
Hurricane season is June – November; Trinidad and Tobago is rarely hit by hurricanes but has severe storms.
Where do I get the marine weather forecast for Trinidad & Tobago?+
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service publishes marine forecasts and tides (metoffice.gov.tt/marine-forecast).
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