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I am voluntarily FCC Licensed but do not have an MMSI number. Can I obtain my MMSI through BoatUS?

April 26, 2017boatus FCC licensed mmsi obtain voluntarily

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I am voluntarily FCC Licensed but do not have an MMSI number. Can I obtain my MMSI through BoatUS?

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Yes. If you are voluntarily licensed and do not plan to cruise in International waters, you may use the BoatUS MMSI number. If your intention is at some point to cruise internationally (ex. Bahamas, Mexico) you will want to contact the FCC instead to have your License modified to include a properly coded MMSI which will go into the International Search & Rescue database. For FCC call (877)480-3201 (Select Option 2 from automated menu).