MMSI Details
How do I register a Beacon ID for an EPIRB or PLB?
Where can you get an MMSI?
Travel within U.S. waters: The U.S. Power Squadrons is authorized to issue domestic 9-digit MMSIs.
Instructions to request an MMSI (U.S. Only):
- Open a web browser and go to the USPS MMSI website: https://www.usps.org/php/mmsi_new/
- First time users must create an account in order to request an MMSI
- Login to your account
- Go to the User Menu section
- Click on Request New MMSI
- Enter your registration details
- Select Ship Classification, typically Motor Boat or Yacht
- When finished entering the relevant data, click Add Registration button at the bottom of the page
Once your registration data is submitted and validated, the U.S. Power Squadrons will issue your MMSI directly to you.
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International Travel: Vessels required to have FCC ship station licenses, including US flagged pleasure craft making international voyages, must obtain their MMSIs directly from the Federal Communications Commission.
In summary, if you are traveling internationally, you need to file Form 605 with the FCC to obtain a Ship Station License, which comes with a MMSI. Visit the FCC website to download Form 605 and follow the instructions for filling out and submitting the form to request a ship station license and international 10-digit MMSI.
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