BARBADOS · CALL SIGN “8PZ”

Barbados Coast Guard

Last verified: 14 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call +1 246 536 2948

Call Barbados Coast Guard on +1 246 536 2948. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

Waters of Barbados, approximately. See it on the rescue map →

Source

· authority’s own page · checked 2026-10-14
Barbados Port Inc., Barbados Yacht Masters Guide 2026 — “Barbados Coast Guard (Emergency & Primary Contact) VHF Radio: Channel 16 Call Sign: 8 Papa Zulu Telephone: +1 (246) 536-2948; 536-2949”

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of Barbados Coast Guard?

Call Barbados Coast Guard on +1 246 536 2948.

What is the radio call sign of Barbados Coast Guard?

“8PZ”. Distress calls go on VHF channel 16 (MAYDAY) or as a DSC distress alert on channel 70.

Which waters does Barbados Coast Guard cover?

The waters of Barbados drawn on the VesselSOS rescue map (approximate). The VesselSOS app picks the responsible centre from your GPS position.

Neighbouring rescue centres

CROSS Antilles-Guyane 123 nm CROSS Antilles-Guyane 123 nm CROSS Antilles-Guyane 123 nm CROSS Antilles-Guyane 123 nm CROSS Antilles-Guyane 123 nm Grenada Coast Guard 140 nm

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