CANADA

MRSC St. John’s

Last verified: 10 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call +1 709-772-5151

Call MRSC St. John’s on +1 709-772-5151. Second 24-hour line: 1-800-563-2444. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

Newfoundland and Labrador waters, Grand Banks 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 MRSC St. John’s?

Call MRSC St. John’s on +1 709-772-5151. Second 24-hour line: 1-800-563-2444.

Which waters does MRSC St. John’s cover?

Newfoundland and Labrador waters, Grand Banks The VesselSOS app picks the responsible centre from your GPS position.

Neighbouring rescue centres

Affaires maritimes SPM 149 nm JRCC Halifax 485 nm MRSC Québec 754 nm Coast Guard Sector Northern New England 771 nm Coast Guard Sector Boston 837 nm Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England 847 nm

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