UNITED STATES

Coast Guard Sector Charleston

Last verified: 10 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call 911

Call 911. Second 24-hour line: (833) 453-1261. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

South Carolina and Georgia coast (incl. MSU Savannah), offshore to the EEZ. See it on the rescue map →

Source

uscgboating.org · authority’s own page · checked 2026-10-10
USCG Boater’s Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats (rev. Nov 2023) — “call 911 or the U.S. Coast Guard on Channel 16”

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of Coast Guard Sector Charleston?

Call 911. Second 24-hour line: (833) 453-1261.

Which waters does Coast Guard Sector Charleston cover?

South Carolina and Georgia coast (incl. MSU Savannah), offshore to the EEZ. The VesselSOS app picks the responsible centre from your GPS position.

Neighbouring rescue centres

Coast Guard Sector North Carolina 133 nm Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville 162 nm Coast Guard Sector Virginia 303 nm Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg 332 nm Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region 420 nm Coast Guard Sector Miami 421 nm

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