Form AB — Ship station with VHF/DSC only, unlicensed or licensed radio

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Return to CPC-2-3-07, Obtaining Identities in the Maritime Mobile Service.

Note:

Form A – Ship station with VHF/DSC only, unlicensed radio

Form B – Ship station with a radio licence

Forms A and B have been combined into Form AB — Ship station with VHF/DSC only, unlicensed or licensed radio, which is provided below.

Once you have completed the form, click Submit at the bottom of the page. The form will be directed to the appropriate district office based on the applicant’s address. For inquiries regarding MMSIs, contact your nearest ISED district office.

IMPORTANT: Radio equipment must be certified under the applicable Canadian Radio Standard Specifications for use in Canada.

IMPORTANT: Please note that this is not an automated process and your request is being vetted and processed manually.

MMSI information

MMSI type (required)

Licensed

Not Licensed

Note: This information is related to having a radio licence (Form IC-3020) and not a pleasure craft licence or a ROC-M (Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime).

Radio call sign (as issued for the vessel by ISED)

Note: Starts with C, V or X - then specific characters after that depending on call sign (4,5,6 or 7 digit call sign).

MMSI form type (required)

Assign a new MMSI

Modify an existing MMSI

Note: We can only modify Canadian MMSI numbers. If you have a foreign MMSI number, cancel the foreign MMSI number with the appropriate administration; select ‘Assign a new MMSI’ to proceed. (This can be done in any order).

For cancelling an existing MMSI, refer to our MMSI cancellation form.

INMARSAT information

INMARSAT mobile terminal(s) on board (required)

The vessel is NOT equipped with an INMARSAT mobile terminal standard B, C or M (Type 0 MMSI)

The vessel is, or soon will be, fitted with an INMARSAT mobile terminal standard C (Type 1 MMSI)

The vessel is, or soon will be, fitted with an INMARSAT mobile terminal standard B or M (Type 3 MMSI)

Vessel information

Vessel name (required)

Note: If no vessel name is available, please use Transport Canada Registration number.

Previous vessel name

Note: If purchased in Canada.

General classification (required)

Individual classification (required)

Ship station group MMSI (if vessel belongs to a group; mandatory only if previously issued or installed)

Gross tonnage (vessel's internal capacity in tons) (required)

Capacity for person on board (maximum number of persons on board) (required)

Vessel length (meters) (required)

Canadian MMSI number for modification

Note: 9 characters starting with 316 and is required for a modification.

Applicant information

Name of applicant (last, first) or company (required)

Address (required)

City (required)

Province (required)

Postal Code (required)

Telephone number including area code (required)

Telephone extension

Alternate telephone number including area code

Extension

Email (required)

Emergency contact information

Emergency contact name (last, first) (required)

Emergency contact telephone number including area code (required)

Telephone extension

Email (required)

Alternate emergency contact name (last, first)

Alternate 24-hour emergency telephone number including area code

Telephone extension

Alternate emergency email

Radio information

Radio equipment on board (VHF/DSC GPS LORAN) (required)

Make and model of radio (required)

Examples
Make	Model
STANDARD HORIZON	HX1800
ICOM	IC-M604
UNIDEN	UM385
COBRA	MRF77

Total number of lifeboats with radio apparatus installed

Additional information

If you receive a submission error, please try to apply again from a different device. If you are still having difficulty or have any questions, please contact mmsi-ismm@ised-isde.gc.ca.

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