MALTA · CALL SIGN “MALTA VTS / MALTA RADIO”

RCC Malta

Last verified: 10 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call 112

Call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

RCC Malta is co-located with the Armed Forces of Malta Operations Centre; 112 is routed to it. Radio: Malta VTS / Malta Radio.

Area

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

Source

afm.gov.mt · authority: use the public emergency number · checked 2026-10-10
afm.gov.mt — 112 is routed directly to the AFM Operations Centre

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of RCC Malta?

Call 112.

What is the radio call sign of RCC Malta?

“Malta VTS / Malta Radio”. Distress calls go on VHF channel 16 (MAYDAY) or as a DSC distress alert on channel 70.

Which waters does RCC Malta cover?

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

Neighbouring rescue centres

IMRCC Roma 371 nm QNOD Durrës 401 nm MRCC Bar 431 nm CROSS Corse 452 nm JRCC Piraeus 456 nm MRCC Rijeka 568 nm

Malta: all rescue numbers → Print an emergency card →

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