MMSI Number

Millermob · 21 May 2006, 15:03

Hi

Could anyone tell me where I could obtain an MMSI number online?

Thanks Freddie

simmons0 · 21 May 2006, 15:14

Yep, when you buy your ship radio license your MMSI comes with it.

http://www.radiolicenceforms.co.uk/S...ationNotes.asp

Millermob · 21 May 2006, 15:40

Thanks, will check it out

Andy Moore · 21 May 2006, 16:30

I haven't programmed my MMSI number into my Icom.

Is it absolutely necessary?

Richard B · 21 May 2006, 17:21

J.D.I!

Roy Smith · 21 May 2006, 19:55

Do you have to do a DSC course to get your mmsi number

Richard B · 21 May 2006, 20:52

No!

Solent Ranger · 21 May 2006, 22:37

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Originally Posted by Roy Smith

Do you have to do a DSC course to get your mmsi number

No, but technically illegal to operate the set using DSC mode. You will be required to do the DSC conversion.

Paul Glatzel · 22 May 2006, 09:45

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“I haven't programmed my MMSI number into my Icom. Is it absolutely necessary?”

One of the key benefits of DSC radios is the ability to transmit the MMSI number with the Distress Alert. This can then be linked at the Coastguard Station that receives your Alert to information held about you and your vessel – which you submitted on your licence application. In the event that something goes wrong then you’ll want a response as quickly as possible and this could help them assist you more quickly. Having your vessels name then allows the Coastguard to link it to your CG66 (if you’ve submitted one) further enhancing the chances of finding you, assisting etc

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Do you have to do a DSC course to get your mmsi number

No, the MMSI number is related to the Licence for the vessel itself whereas the SRC Course that you attend with a RYA Training Centre will lead to the Licence for the person – you.

That said legally you can still operate a VHF on board a craft without a licence if you are doing so under the supervision of a qualified operator – so for example you can get others on board to make the calls for you under your supervision if you hold a licence.

If it all hits the fan though forget about licences and just make the necessary calls/dsc alerts!

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Could anyone tell me where I could obtain an MMSI number online?

Don’t forget too that if you have a licence already for the ship then you add an MMSI then you can get an MMSI number issued for that licence.

Regards

Paul

Jon Brooks · 22 May 2006, 10:44

The big point is that the DSC functions will not work without the MMSI number.

On some sets you recieve DSC Distress call but you will not be able to send anything.

As with Paul's comments, kinda defeats the object of having a DSC radio.

Best regadrs

Andy Moore · 22 May 2006, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Richard B

J.D.I!

Huh?

Richard B · 22 May 2006, 11:53

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Originally Posted by Andy Moore

Huh?

Just Do It

tim griffin · 22 May 2006, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Paul Glatzel

One of the key benefits of DSC radios is the ability to transmit the MMSI number with the Distress Alert. This can then be linked at the Coastguard Station that receives your Alert to information held about you and your vessel – which you submitted on your licence application. In the event that something goes wrong then you’ll want a response as quickly as possible and this could help them assist you more quickly. Having your vessels name then allows the Coastguard to link it to your CG66 (if you’ve submitted one) further enhancing the chances of finding you, assisting etc

Just to add that your VHF DSC radio should be connected to your gps so that if in the event you have to send a DSC distress alert not only will your MMSI be broadcast but also your Lat and Long if it is not connected then you will have to input your position manually.
To find a course/update being run near you go to www.rya.org.uk

Roy Smith · 24 May 2006, 23:21

So do i need to do a conversion course to get a MMSI
Roy

jwalker · 24 May 2006, 23:35

No. You need the conversion course to upgrade your normal VHF certificate to allow you to use a DSC radio. This is your radio operator's licence, (OFCOM call it a radio operator's certificate, just incase you think they are different things.).

You can simply apply for your ship's radio licence and an MMSI will be allocated to you automatically as will be your call sign.

During application, there is no check on your qualification or your radio equipment.

wavelength · 25 May 2006, 16:38

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During application, there is no check on your qualification or your radio equipment

just like taxing a car-they dont want to see your driving licence.

For abuse of the system and a sure way to cock it all up the boat we brought back by sea from S.Ireland recently after friend had bought it second hand over there was a pearler. Looking in the menu of the already fitted dsc radio the mmsi entered in the set was 123456789 !!! Now there's a very,very naughty boy. Imagine that coming out as an id number on a dsc distress alert.

ashbypower · 25 May 2006, 17:17

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Originally Posted by wavelength

just like taxing a car-they dont want to see your driving licence.

For abuse of the system and a sure way to cock it all up the boat we brought back by sea from S.Ireland recently after friend had bought it second hand over there was a pearler. Looking in the menu of the already fitted dsc radio the mmsi entered in the set was 123456789 !!! Now there's a very,very naughty boy. Imagine that coming out as an id number on a dsc distress alert.