MMSI Service

For your yacht’s radio equipment, you need a MMSI radio license. Your boat needs to be entered into the MMSI register, after which you will receive a unique identifying number. An AIS number and a unique call sign are also required. Are you looking to get this complete package quickly and without any bureaucratic red tape? BlueWater Registration Services can provide you with the aforementioned things within 24 hours.

Benefits of using our MMSI license service

  • A legally valid license
  • The complete package: MMSI and AIS numbers and a unique call sign
  • Official documentation
  • Receive your license package within 24 hours
  • Just € 350,- or with 100 euro discount,- when combined with a boat registration
  • We can deliver a Dutch, Polish, Gibraltar or UK radio license

How does it work?

Do you need a MMSI licence for your boat or yacht? BlueWater Registration Services services customers from all over the world. Our registration service covers the whole registration in English. You just need to follow a few steps in our online registration process. When we have received the required documents, we will submit your information to request the MMSI license. After completion, you will get send your MMSI license by overnight courier.

Our MSSI license service include:

  • MMSI number
  • AIS number
  • Call sign

Online registration

You can easily apply for your registration online. The video below briefly explains how this works. For more information, please look at the ‘Online registration portal‘ page.

Dutch, Polish, Gibraltar and UK MMSI radio license

Dutch MMSI radio license and AIS number

We provide UK radio licenses and Dutch radio licenses. The Dutch radio license is only available when registering or owning a Dutch Worldwide Zeebrief registration or having a Dutch passport. Also it requires a EU radio operators license. The Dutch radio license will be delivered as a paper certificate.

Polish MMSI radio license & AIS number

In combination with a Polish boat registration, we can deliver the matching MMSI radio license and AIS number from Poland.

Gibraltar MMSI radio license & AIS number (NEW)

We are proud to present the Gibraltar MMSI radio license and AIS number to you. The Gibraltar radio license can also only be registered in combination with a Gibraltar boat registration.

UK MMSI radio license & AIS number

For all other boat registrations we are required to register an UK radio licence of which you will receive an official digital certificate. When registration is done, you can use these immediately.

Required documents boat registration

How long does it take to get a MMSI radio license?

Depending of the country from where we have to arrange your AIS & MMSI radio license the processing time may vary from 1 working day ( United Kingdom) to 8 weeks (Poland).

How much does a MMSI radio license and AIS number cost?

The costs for a MMSI radio license depends on the country of registration:

Dutch MMSI radio license & AIS number

The costs for the Dutch MMSI radio license and AIS number are € 250,-. In combination with a Dutch Zeebrief boat registration the costs are € 150,-.

Polish MMSI radio license & AIS number

The costs for the Polish MMSI radio license and AIS number are € 350,-. In combination with a Polish boat registration, the price remains the same.

Gibraltar MMSI radio license & AIS number

The Gibraltar MMSI radio license and AIS number are only available when making a request for the Gibraltar boat registration. When registering a Gibraltar boat registration the MMSI radio license and AIS number are included.

UK MMSI radio license & AIS number

The costs for the UK MMSI radio license and AIS number are € 250,-. In combination with a UK Part 1 boat registration the costs are € 150,-.

How long is my MMSI radio license valid?

To use the radio equipment on your yacht, a MMSI license is required, this one official license is issued in Dutch or English. The MMSI license is valid for 10 years as long as no changes are made to the equipment.

What equipment is a MMSI license for?

A MMSI license allows you to use the radio equipment on board, the VHF, AIS and EPRIB may not be used without a license. Advantages of using a VHF (AIS) within a VHF radio there is a built-in AIS (automatic identification system), this makes it possible to look around the corner. An AIS has a lot similarities with the radar, only the connection is much better and has it ship no longer needs a rotating antenna.

  • The VHF radio allows you to communicate with lock keepers or bridge keepers.
  • At busy junctions, communication takes place via traffic posts, without a VHF radio no contact can be made.
  • When you get into trouble with your boat, you can use the VHF contact is made with, for example, a coast guard center. Help can be quickly arranged

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