BELIZE

NMCC Belize

Last verified: 14 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call +501 232 9440

Call NMCC Belize on +501 232 9440. Second 24-hour line (Belize Coast Guard): +501 222 5260. Local short number: 966. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

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

Source

· authority’s own page · checked 2026-10-14
https://portauthority.bz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BPA_Safety_Pamphlet-1.pdf (Belize Port Authority safety pamphlet, uploaded 2026-06-18, linked from portauthority.bz/publications) — “National Maritime Communication Center: 24/7 Hotline: 232-9440 VHF Ch 16, HF Frequency 2182 / Belize Coast Guard: 222-5260/222-5262 or VHF Ch 16”; portauthority.bz/vessel-safety-tips-advisory/ (checked 2026-10-14) — “In case of a maritime emergency, dial 966 or VHF Channel 16”

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of NMCC Belize?

Call NMCC Belize on +501 232 9440. Second 24-hour line (Belize Coast Guard): +501 222 5260. Local short number: 966.

Which waters does NMCC Belize cover?

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

Neighbouring rescue centres

Cayman Islands Coast Guard (911) 410 nm MRCC Cuba (Tropas Guardafronteras) 466 nm Guardacostas · San Andrés 481 nm Coast Guard Sector Key West 556 nm MRCC México (SEMAR) 629 nm Coast Guard Sector Miami 671 nm

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