IRELAND · CALL SIGN “VALENTIA COAST GUARD”

MRSC Valentia

Last verified: 10 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call 112

Call 112 / 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. Second 24-hour line (MRSC Valentia): +353 66 947 6109. 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 MRSC Valentia?

Call 112 / 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. Second 24-hour line (MRSC Valentia): +353 66 947 6109.

What is the radio call sign of MRSC Valentia?

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

Which waters does MRSC Valentia 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

MRCC Dublin 170 nm Milford Haven Coastguard 195 nm Holyhead Coastguard 223 nm Falmouth Coastguard 225 nm MRSC Malin Head 231 nm Belfast Coastguard 234 nm

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