Graham Nash Posted September 3 Report Posted September 3 Guys n Gals, I dont ever remember applying for an MMSI number, but checking on the club database that I've recently been made guardian of, It would seem that I had one when I first joined 20 years ago. I did have a radio license although I have absolutely zero idea where that might be now! I have however changed my boat 3 times since then and have just recently changed my radio. On setting up the new radio, it asked for my MMSI number (which I didn't realise I had) so I skipped that bit for now. Is there a way I can find out if that MMSI number is registered to me, my boat, the radio or what? Thanks in advance. Quote
Rob Posted September 3 Report Posted September 3 I think it is per boat, not person..... I guess you request a new one.R Quote
Rob Posted September 3 Report Posted September 3 Ship radio and ship portable radio https://share.google/7KGlMfCe6UHXPParY Jim and Kingfisher 126 1 1 Quote
Mal Thomas Posted September 3 Report Posted September 3 Graham, it is good practice to have your MMSI printed in large easy read text by your radio and your frenetic spelling of your boat name for help when you may be stressed and can't think straight. Jim, Kingfisher 126 and Graham Nash 3 Quote
Graham Nash Posted September 3 Author Report Posted September 3 1 hour ago, Rob said: Ship radio and ship portable radio https://share.google/7KGlMfCe6UHXPParY Many thanks Rob. I spoke with a very helpful guy who pointed me in the right direction. You are right, the MMSI is to the boat so I applied for a copy of my license (with updated address and boat details) and a new MMSI number and call sign. All downloaded and in my new "boat" file in my office. Quote
Graham Nash Posted September 3 Author Report Posted September 3 1 hour ago, Mal Thomas said: Graham, it is good practice to have your MMSI printed in large easy read text by your radio and your frenetic spelling of your boat name for help when you may be stressed and can't think straight. It will be done by my next time out. Thank you. Kingfisher 126 1 Quote
Kingfisher 126 Posted September 3 Report Posted September 3 I have a laminated sheet with all the information on incase it’s not me making a call. Details of boat, name, numbers, life jackets, flares etc so anyone has an answer if asked. Jim, Chris64, Mal Thomas and 1 other 4 Quote
Graham Nash Posted September 3 Author Report Posted September 3 39 minutes ago, Kingfisher 126 said: I have a laminated sheet with all the information on incase it’s not me making a call. Details of boat, name, numbers, life jackets, flares etc so anyone has an answer if asked. Ive created a page with the emergency procedure clearly written. Ill get it laminated and itll have a position on the boat too. Jim, great white and Mal Thomas 3 Quote
Martin Terry Posted Tuesday at 02:38 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 02:38 PM I have found the MMSI number for our boat (Dream Drifter) and also the call sign and vessel ID. But the database I viewed , ITU (International telecommunications union)had the boat owner as the original purchaser, anyone know how this can be amended? In addition could someone let me know how I can add these additional details to my boat info on PSBAC please? great white 1 Quote
Graham Nash Posted Tuesday at 07:42 PM Author Report Posted Tuesday at 07:42 PM 16 hours ago, Martin Terry said: I have found the MMSI number for our boat (Dream Drifter) and also the call sign and vessel ID. But the database I viewed , ITU (International telecommunications union)had the boat owner as the original purchaser, anyone know how this can be amended? In addition could someone let me know how I can add these additional details to my boat info on PSBAC please? Email your details to me at graham@eurasat.co.uk and ill add the details to your file ..... same for anyone else. Quote
Martin Terry Posted Wednesday at 09:19 AM Report Posted Wednesday at 09:19 AM I have found the MMSI number for our boat (Dream Drifter) and also the call sign and vessel ID. But the database I viewed , ITU (International telecommunications union)had the boat owner as the original purchaser, anyone know how this can be amended? In addition could someone let me know how I can add these additional details to my boat info on PSBAC please? Quote
Martin Terry Posted Wednesday at 09:20 AM Report Posted Wednesday at 09:20 AM Thank you Graham, will do. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted Wednesday at 02:54 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 02:54 PM Found online: How to Change MMSI Owner Details in the UK In the UK, you cannot simply “transfer” an MMSI to yourself — you must apply for a new Ship Radio licence in your name, which will generate a new MMSI number, or amend the existing licence if the vessel’s licence is already in your name Ofcom Quote
Maverick Martin Posted Wednesday at 02:56 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 02:56 PM Is the boat registered on the small ships register? most arn't but should you wish to go abroad or the channel islands it would need to be Quote
Martin Terry Posted Wednesday at 03:12 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 03:12 PM Thank you, no it is not on the Small Ships Register. Will pursue the OFCOM route. Quote
Graham Nash Posted Wednesday at 04:32 PM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 04:32 PM your file has been updated Martin. Let me know if it changes. Quote
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