U.S. Coast Guard Base Ketchikan (non-emergency)
Ketchikan is an official Coast Guard City: Coast Guard Base Ketchikan, 1300 Stedman Street, supports the cutters and Station Ketchikan; the local main line listed in community directories is 907-228-0340. For boating emergencies use VHF Channel 16 or call 911. Coast Guard command centers (Sept 2025 numbers): Sector Southeast Alaska Command Center, Juneau 866-759-6061; Arctic District Command Center 800-478-5555. Free vessel safety checks and boating classes are offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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