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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 08/13/2011 : 15:40:34

So I'm knocking around on a website today and there's a link to the FCC website to look up MMSI numbers. I punch mine in and nothing pulls up. I punch in a friend of mines name and boat and his pulls up fine. I go to the Boat/US website and look try to look mine up and they have it on file and active.

So what gives? Am I doing something wrong?

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GaryB
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 08/13/2011 : 16:52:03

Just guessing, but the FCC registration is a federal license that you have to pay for. The BoatUS license is free and they're probably two different databases.

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Response Posted - 08/13/2011 : 20:00:39

...but my understanding was the BoatUS registration fed to the DHS (I don't know about the FCC for this purpose) database. The USCG is under DHS. I'll have to check my MMSI later--I'm out of town.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 08/13/2011 : 20:33:26

I just found this on the Boat/US site:

Before you begin...

C. USCG and FCC information

1. If you are required to carry a VHF License assigned through the FCC or plan to obtain one, do not complete this form. An MMSI has already been assigned or will be assigned to you in connection with your VHF License when you apply! Call the FCC at 877-480-3201 (select option 2) to obtain or verify your FCC assigned MMSI number. Please be aware that any vessel participating in the Vessels of Opportunity Program as a result of the Gulf Oil Spill is required to carry a VHF License.

2. BoatU.S. assigned MMSI data is stored in the Coast Guard SAR database. It is not included in the International SAR database.

3. If you are voluntarily licensed but will be cruising in U.S. waters only, you may use the BoatU.S. assigned MMSI number, however, keep in mind that should you decide to cruise in international waters in future, the MMSI data would not be included in the International Search & Rescue Database.

4. Although we have included a space for an INMARSAT telephone number, please be aware that an FCC license is required to communicate internationally; therefore the MMSI number should be obtained from the FCC with your ship station license.

5. If you would like to learn more about the BoatU.S. MMSI registration web site, MMSI numbers, DSC capable VHF radios, or the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, be sure to read the About section of this web site.

Edited by - GaryB on 08/13/2011 20:35:01

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