IRELAND · CALL SIGN “DUBLIN COAST GUARD”

MRCC Dublin

Last verified: 10 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call 112

Call 112 / 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. Second 24-hour line (MRCC Dublin): +353 1 662 0922. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

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

Source

gov.ie · authority: use the public emergency number · checked 2026-10-10
gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/organisation-information/irish-coast-guard-contact-information/ (checked 2026-10-10) — “In an emergency, dial 112/999 and ask for the Coast Guard.”

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of MRCC Dublin?

Call 112 / 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. Second 24-hour line (MRCC Dublin): +353 1 662 0922.

What is the radio call sign of MRCC Dublin?

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

Which waters does MRCC Dublin cover?

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

Neighbouring rescue centres

Holyhead Coastguard 58 nm Belfast Coastguard 82 nm Milford Haven Coastguard 107 nm MRSC Malin Head 128 nm MRSC Valentia 170 nm Falmouth Coastguard 197 nm

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