Obtain MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number

Before commencing installation ensure you have obtained an MMSI number for your vessel.

MMSIAn MMSI is a 9 digit number which is sent over a radio frequency channel in order to identify the originating vessel/station. If your vessel already has an MMSI number (used for a VHF DSC radio) then the same MMSI number must be used to program your product.

In the United States of America, the MMSI and Static Data must be entered only by a Raymarine® dealer or other appropriately qualified installer of marine communications equipment on board vessels.The user is NOT authorized to do this.

In some areas, a radio operator licence is required before an MMSI number will be issued. You can request an MMSI number from same agency that issues radio or Ship Radio licences in your area.

In Europe and other parts of the world outside of the United States of America, the MMSI and Static data can be set up by the user.

For further details, refer to the relevant Telecommunications Regulatory Body for your area.

For a list of issuing authorities for licences and MMSI numbers in each region, refer to: Licensing and MMSI issuing authorities