Daily Archives:January 05,2022

An MMSI is a unique nine digit number that is entered into certain marine radio communications equipment. When using this equipment to send a distress alert, or to indicate some other emergency, the number assists emergency services to identify you and/or your vessel. Since marine VHF transceivers now operate under a class licence, there is no requirement for an official call sign and maritime ship station license,  ...

Marine radios In an emergency, communication is vital and a marine radio is essential. Mobile telephones, although useful as a backup communications system, cannot replace a marine radio.  ...