Introduction
Upon picking up a distress signal, the Macao Vessel Traffic Control Centre will immediately notify all the relevant maritime search and rescue authorities and coordinators so that a rescue operation will be commenced.
Target Groups
Anyone in need
Application Result
Call for life rescue (waters within the area of jurisdiction of Macao / Macao coastal area)：
Call will be initiated within 5 minutes upon receipt of a verified notification.
Call for maritime emergency rescue：
Call will be initiated within 5 minutes upon receipt of a verified notification.
Life rescue (waters within the area of jurisdiction of Macao / Macao coastal area)：
Personnel will be deployed within 30 minutes upon receipt of a verified call.
Maritime emergency rescue：
Personnel will be deployed within 30 minutes upon receipt of a verified call.
Enquiry Methods
Operating Department and Subsidiary: Marine and Water Bureau – Port Control Department / Maritime Activities Department
Correspondence Address: Port Control Building, Marine and Water Bureau, Taipa Ferry Terminal, Estrada de Pac On, Taipa / Harbour Building, Avenida Marginal do Lam Mau, Macao
Telephone: （853）2872 6766
Fax: （853）2872 6769
Email: info@marine.gov.mo
Website: https://www.marine.gov.mo