Sea and air rescue

If you are in distress at sea, notify emergency number 112.

JRCC Tallinn, the rescue coordination centre in Tallinn, is responsible for the following:

• Coordination and management of air sea rescue in the Estonian search and rescue region in the event of an aviation or maritime accident
• Management of pollution response in border water bodies

A 24/7 radio watch is provided on international emergency channels to receive sea air rescue distress calls.

JRCC Tallinn works closely with air sea rescue centres in neighbouring countries (Finland, Latvia, Sweden, etc.), which may include, in addition to exchange of information, also requests for international assistance or the provision of assistance in the case of major rescue operations.

If you notice oil-soaked birds, environmental pollution or a threat thereof, please call the state information number at 1247. You can also email any relevant information to ....