Area Covered

• Tampa and Boca Ciega Bay (Surrounding waters of Southern Pinellas County)
• Northern Boundary - John's Pass:  27º48.50 N
• Southern Boundary - Longboat Pass:  27º26.00 N
• Approximately 10 miles offshore into the Gulf of Mexico: 082º55.70

Assistance Provided

All Services are Free of Charge, Offered 24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week

• Towing to Nearest Safe Mooring
• Search and Rescue Services
  • Coordinating Searches for missing persons or overdue vessels
  • Dewatering sinking vessels
  • Firefighting
  • Pulling vessels from aground
• Responding to Pinellas County 9-1-1, Maritime Rescue Calls as a Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) in EC-SAR's service area.

How to Contact EC-SAR

• (727) 864-8256 - Press 3 when prompted after hours.
• VHF 16/68
• Through Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg
• Specify "Eckerd College Search and Rescue"

Information to Give EC-SAR

• Nature of Distress
• Location
• Number of Persons on Board
• Description of Vessel
• VHF Channel or Phone number for Recontact