PaulRainbow
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I wouldn't worry if you don't have the license sorted for moving day, i'll bet a lot of new boats get moved before the license is sorted.
MMSI "inheritance"
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I wouldn't worry if you don't have the license sorted for moving day, i'll bet a lot of new boats get moved before the license is sorted.
solent clown
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sorry Paul, that cannot be right, way too simple for a Gov organisation. I deal with the DVSA after all, I know if there is an easy way to do it, they will make it impossible
Good to know this should be simpler, thanks :encouragement:
PaulRainbow
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sorry Paul, that cannot be right, way too simple for a Gov organisation. I deal with the DVSA after all, I know if there is an easy way to do it, they will make it impossible
Good to know this should be simpler, thanks :encouragement:
It is simple, you may be too
solent clown
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It is simple, you may be too
yep, if i had any brains I would have done my research onboard the boat, got the MMSi number, and done it. Kicking myself now as I dont have time to go back to it. But I will go through the paperwork, maybe it is written down somewhere. Have the portable anyway, and it's not like we desperately need DCS in the solent unless someone goes overboard - in which case there will probably be no one to operate the radio!
Oooh, look at me 1000 posts, is there a YBW prize for that?
elton
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The ITU "MARS" database shows details of ship stations. If you manage to display the MMSI in the radio, it's worth checking MARS to check that the authorities know it too. https://www.itu.int/mmsapp/ShipStation/list
CLP
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I've recently been through this exercise, it was all pretty straightforward and can be done online.
Assuming everything was originally done properly by the previous owner, the SSR no, MMSI no and Call Sign all stay with the boat.
First sign in to the Ship's Register and change the SSR ownership details (it costs £25). Then sign in to the Ofcom site and update the ownership details and any changes you are making to the radio equipment, ie new VHF or EPIRB etc (free). If you've got an EPIRB, log in to the MCA EPIRB site and change the details (free) . If you've got or want a CG66 recorded with the MCA, log into that site and register or change the appropriate detais (free).
Assuming everything was originally done properly by the previous owner, the SSR no, MMSI no and Call Sign all stay with the boat.
First sign in to the Ship's Register and change the SSR ownership details (it costs £25). Then sign in to the Ofcom site and update the ownership details and any changes you are making to the radio equipment, ie new VHF or EPIRB etc (free). If you've got an EPIRB, log in to the MCA EPIRB site and change the details (free) . If you've got or want a CG66 recorded with the MCA, log into that site and register or change the appropriate detais (free).
Momac
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Indeed.
It seems a previous owner had fitted the vhf, as a used item, taken from another boat but had not changed the mmsi. not ony that but did not revel this when the boat was sold.
My friend later had AIS fitted and that has been programmed with the mmsi from the fitted vhf.
So he now has two pieces of equipment to be re-programmed.
He has been running with the wrong mmsi a while.
It does show you should go Ofcom to verify the correct mmsi when you buy a boat.
solent clown
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yes it never occurred to me to do that, but then again, the whole boat came for less than the price of the VHF and GPS
Momac
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the whole boat came for less than the price of the VHF and GPS
Bargain ? Or does that remain to be seen?
solent clown
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fortunately it is one of those rare genuine bargains. Terribly nice chap too, but it was one of those, it's me or the boat conversations with his wife, and being as she isnt well, it had to go. Luckily he thought we would be a good home, and negotiated some day trips out on her with us too
mikemanor
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Ah yes, glasses on. In which case the MMSI stays with the boat - he applies for a licence and inputs the existing MMSI - as long as it is the correct one.
PaulRainbow
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He puts in the existing one, whatever.
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It really is that simple. DVSA is a totally different kettle of fish.sorry Paul, that cannot be right, way too simple for a Gov organisation. I deal with the DVSA after all, I know if there is an easy way to do it, they will make it impossible
Good to know this should be simpler, thanks :encouragement:
solent clown
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thank heavens Sandy!
FulmarJeddo
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This post seems to have been ignored. If you have the boat name, enter it on the MARS database and it will show all boats registered with that name. You should then be able to find all the details. Go to the OFCOM site and apply for a new license using all the details you have.
PaulRainbow
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solent clown
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Sorry, I didnt ignore it, I went there, I was just negligent in passing on my thanks to the poster. Very useful indeed:encouragement:
FulmarJeddo
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Sorry Paul, I had read through the whole thread and wondered why it was still continuing when the answer was already there. I then scanned backwards and that was the first one I found.Wish i'd thought of that
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solent clown
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I think this is it, but apparently there are two Bambolas on Portsmouth harbour, but the other one is bigger. This one has gross tonnage of 2, so I reckon we have the right boat - but I will still go back on board and go through the set for the mmsi
Screen Shot 02-26-18 at 08.46 AM by mark punksteel, on Flickr
Screen Shot 02-26-18 at 08.46 AM by mark punksteel, on Flickr
solent clown
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Just been through the huge files of history of the boat, and found the surname of the owner of the boat at that time, Thomas... So that's the one, happy days, and thanks for the help guys. Now to go online and get it done