Marine Emergency Numbers in Kuwait

The most important number at sea is not a fishing tip — it is the emergency number. Emergencies never choose their time, and most people who delay calling for help do so because they do not know who to call. Here are all the numbers in one place.

The Unified Emergency Number

112 is the unified emergency number in Kuwait. It works from any mobile and connects you to the nearest relevant authority. Save it first, and dial it first if anything happens.

Other Important Numbers

• Kuwait Coast Guard — for direct maritime rescue and drowning incidents.
• Civil Defense — for fires on boats or incidents along the coast.
• Ambulance — for injuries requiring immediate transport.
• Meteorology — for sea state inquiries and warnings before your trip.

How to Handle an Emergency

• Dial the emergency number immediately and state clearly: your location, number of people, and type of incident.
• If you have GPS coordinates, give them — it is the fastest way for them to find you.
• Do not hang up first, and keep your phone nearby.
• If you can, make a visible distress signal — a light or a whistle.

Save Them Before You Need Them

The best time to save these numbers is before you head out, not at the moment of an accident. The more prepared your information, the faster your response.

The B7R app includes an SOS button for emergencies — a quick button that helps you request help fast, and it stays with you as an extra tool alongside the core emergency numbers.

Prepare your phone, save the numbers, and tell everyone on board before you depart. Emergencies do not panic — lack of preparation does.

Download the B7R app, keep your safety tools in your pocket, and make your trip safe from the start.

Emergency Numbers Are Not Just for Boats

Marine emergency numbers are useful for anyone along the coast, not only boat owners. Beachgoers, water sports enthusiasts, and even those walking near the sea should know them. An accident does not distinguish between a fisherman and a visitor.

How to Keep Your Numbers Ready

• Save the numbers in your phone under a clear name like "Marine Emergency".
• Write them on a small card in your pocket or on the boat.
• Teach your family these numbers — someone may need to call on your behalf.
• If you travel abroad, check the local marine emergency number.

Most importantly, a number is useless if your phone is dead. Charge your phone before every trip and keep it close and protected from water.