BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

VISAR (volunteer)

Last verified: 14 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call +1 284 499 0911

Call VISAR (volunteer) on +1 284 499 0911. Local short number: 767. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

Waters of British Virgin Islands, approximately. See it on the rescue map →

Source

visar.org · authority’s own page · checked 2026-10-14
visar.org/contact (checked 2026-10-14) — “Marine Emergency – DIAL 767 – 24/7 – 365 Days! … While in the BVI territory, dial 767, or call +1 284-499-0911”; gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/british-virgin-islands (2025-11-03) — “Emergencies at sea Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR): 767”

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of VISAR (volunteer)?

Call VISAR (volunteer) on +1 284 499 0911. Local short number: 767.

Which waters does VISAR (volunteer) cover?

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

Neighbouring rescue centres

Coast Guard Sector San Juan 86 nm Royal Anguilla Police Force (911) 89 nm Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (MOC) 92 nm Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (MOC) 92 nm CROSS Antilles-Guyane 307 nm CROSS Antilles-Guyane 307 nm

British Virgin Islands: all rescue numbers → Print an emergency card →

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