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In an effort to serve you -- our customer -- the Office of Boating Safety operates the Coast Guard Infoline,
a help desk that provides information about recreational boating safety.
The Infoline hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, excluding Government holidays.
Call us, toll free, at:1-800-368-5647
For Text Telephone service, call:1-800-689-0816
We can also be reached by e-mail at: [email protected]
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The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (Pacific) includes approximately 1,400 individuals who volunteer many hours of their
time in the service of marine search and rescue operations in B.C.
With 232 vessels at their dispatch, they participate in nearly one-third of the SAR incidents that occur along
the B.C. coast, either as the main resource or as an additional response unit. They also assist in promoting safety
on B.C. waters through a range of educational activities.
To become a volunteer one must participate in a basic qualification program and complete extensive
training before commanding community-owned response vessels.
Click here for their web site.
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(BASRA)
242-325-8864
242-322-3877 Emergencies Only
Or hail BASRA
VHF Channel 16
SSB Channel 2182
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There are eight Coast Guard Districts. Check the Coast Guard web site for the office nearest you. All Coast
Guard offices monitor VHF radio Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) for emergency calls.
Click here for their web site. |
