CANADA

JRCC Halifax

Last verified: 10 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call +1 902-427-8200

Call JRCC Halifax on +1 902-427-8200. Second 24-hour line: 1-800-565-1582. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

Maritimes, Bay of Fundy, Halifax offshore, eastern Nunavut, Davis Strait, Ungava Bay See it on the rescue map →

Source

canada.ca · authority’s own page · checked 2026-10-10
CCG “Report a search and rescue incident” (canada.ca, 2026-01-09): “your regional 24 hours emergency line”; Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2026 §4.3.7; SRR: NOTMAR Annual Edition D28 Annex A

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of JRCC Halifax?

Call JRCC Halifax on +1 902-427-8200. Second 24-hour line: 1-800-565-1582.

Which waters does JRCC Halifax cover?

Maritimes, Bay of Fundy, Halifax offshore, eastern Nunavut, Davis Strait, Ungava Bay The VesselSOS app picks the responsible centre from your GPS position.

Neighbouring rescue centres

Coast Guard Sector Northern New England 293 nm Affaires maritimes SPM 336 nm MRSC Québec 345 nm Coast Guard Sector Boston 353 nm Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England 363 nm Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound 457 nm

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