NETHERLANDS · CALL SIGN “DEN HELDER RESCUE”

JRCC Den Helder

Last verified: 10 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call +31 88 958 4040

Call JRCC Den Helder on +31 88 958 4040. Local short number: 0900-0111. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

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

Source

kustwacht.nl · authority’s own page · checked 2026-10-10
kustwacht.nl/contact (checked 2026-10-10) — “bel je direct ons alarmnummer 0900-0111 of +31 88 - 958 4040 (vanuit het buitenland)”

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of JRCC Den Helder?

Call JRCC Den Helder on +31 88 958 4040. Local short number: 0900-0111.

What is the radio call sign of JRCC Den Helder?

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

Which waters does JRCC Den Helder cover?

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

Neighbouring rescue centres

MRCC Oostende 124 nm MRCC Bremen 146 nm Dover Coastguard 168 nm CROSS Gris-Nez 172 nm Humber Coastguard 190 nm JRCC Fareham 256 nm

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