UNITED STATES

Coast Guard Sector Virginia

Last verified: 10 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call 911

Call 911. Second 24-hour line: (877) 722-5727. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

Virginia: lower Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads, James/York/Rappahannock rivers, Eastern Shore of VA, 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 Virginia?

Call 911. Second 24-hour line: (877) 722-5727.

Which waters does Coast Guard Sector Virginia cover?

Virginia: lower Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads, James/York/Rappahannock rivers, Eastern Shore of VA, offshore to the EEZ. The VesselSOS app picks the responsible centre from your GPS position.

Neighbouring rescue centres

Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region 140 nm Coast Guard Sector North Carolina 178 nm Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay 192 nm Coast Guard Sector New York 248 nm Coast Guard Sector Charleston 303 nm Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound 309 nm

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