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CPC-2-3-07 - Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSIs)
Issue 7,
May 2007
Client Procedures Circular
Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSIs) (PDF - 72 KB - 19 pages)
Preface
Client Procedures Circulars describe the various procedures or processes to be followed by the public when dealing with Industry Canada. The information contained in these circulars is subject to change without notice. It is therefore suggested that interested persons consult the nearest district office of Industry Canada for additional details. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no warranty is expressed or implied. As well, these circulars have no status in law.
For inquiries regarding MMSIs, please contact your nearest Industry Canada district office. Completed MMSI applications should be submitted to the district office in person, by regular mail, email or fax. To determine which Industry Canada office is nearest to you, please consult Radiocommunication Information Circular 66, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Regional and District Offices (RIC-66), found at http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01742.html.
General comments and suggestions related to Client Procedures Circulars may be directed to the following address:
Industry Canada
Radiocommunications and
Broadcasting Regulatory Branch
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C8
Attention: DOSP
Email: spectrum_pubs@ic.gc.ca
All Spectrum Management and Telecommunications publications are available on the following website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/home.
Table of Contents
- 1. Principle
- 2. Mandate
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3. Policy
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4. Procedure
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Obtaining an MMSI
- 4.3 Ship Station MMSI
- 4.4 Ship Station Group MMSI
- 4.5 Coast Station MMSI
- 4.6 Licensee and Vessel Owner Responsibility
- Annex A - MMSI Application Form - Ship Station with VHF/DSC Only, Unlicensed Radio
- Annex B - MMSI Application Form - Ship Station with Radio Licence
- Annex C - MMSI Application Form - Coast Station
- Annex D - MMSI Application Form - Ship Station Group
- Annex E - International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Codes
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