Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard

Maritime Rescue · Port Royal

The maritime arm of the Jamaica Defence Force, headquartered at HMJS Cagway on the Port Royal peninsula. The Coast Guard conducts search and rescue, counter-narcotics, fisheries enforcement, and anti-illegal-migration operations throughout Jamaica's waters. Maritime distress calls on VHF Channel 16. The 24-hour operations centre can be reached on 876-967-8118. Captains, fishermen, and yacht operators should file a float plan and monitor Channel 16 when transiting Jamaican waters.

Contact Information

Address: Cagway, Port Royal, Kingston

Phone: 876-967-8118

Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Jamaica+Defence+Force+Coast+Guard+Port+Royal+Jamaica

About emergency in Jamaica

In a Jamaica emergency: Police 119 · Fire 110 · Ambulance 110 · Tourist Police 888-991-5555. Major hospitals: University Hospital of the West Indies (Kingston), Cornwall Regional (Mobay), St. Ann's Bay Hospital (Ocho Rios), Port Antonio Hospital. Private care at Andrews Memorial (Kingston), Hospiten (Mobay), and Mobay Hope. The Tourist Police are island-wide and English-speaking — call them first if you're a visitor in trouble.

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