JAPAN

Japan Coast Guard

Last verified: 14 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call 118

Call Japan Coast Guard on 118. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

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

Source

kaiho.mlit.go.jp · authority’s own page · checked 2026-10-14
kaiho.mlit.go.jp/doc/tel118.html (checked 2026-10-14) — “海上保安庁では、海上における事件・事故の緊急通報用電話番号として「118番」の運用をしています。”; kaiho.mlit.go.jp/11kanku/ishigaki/home/a_top/118.pdf — “一般電話（携帯電話を含む）から１１８番に電話をかけると、最寄りの管区海上保安本部の運用司令センターにつながります”; JCG pamphlet 2026 (en): “We work 24 hours to receive maritime accident information”

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of Japan Coast Guard?

Call Japan Coast Guard on 118.

Which waters does Japan Coast Guard cover?

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

Neighbouring rescue centres

Korea Coast Guard 639 nm Coast Guard Administration 1137 nm Coast Guard Sector Guam 1361 nm MRCC Hong Kong 1559 nm MRCC Region I (Hải Phòng) 1949 nm MRCC Region II (Đà Nẵng) 2055 nm

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