Dabend Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I apologize if there is already a thread on getting an MMSI but I could not find one. I recently got a new handheld VHF with DSC and I wanted to get my MMSI number. I have tried a couple of places to regisgter online but they don't seem to be for a kayak. They want vessel registration numbers, home ports etc etc. Has anyone done this recently and can give me tips on how (if?) you can do this for a kayak? thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Foster Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) I registered through Boat US. I left everything blank except the fields below. I think if the Coast Guard gets a DSC alert from a vessel called Kayak, they'll probably figure out what they need to know pretty quickly. I originally was going to name my vessel Orange 17' Kayak, but since I sometimes paddle a green one, I left it as Kayak. Vessel Name: Kayak Vessel Wireless Telephone or Cell #1: [My cell #] Ship Classification: * Unspecified Vessel Location (Marina Name or Residence):* Stow, MA Capacity (# of persons expected to be on board): * 1 Remarks: Kayaking along MA and ME coastal waters Edited July 20, 2016 by Dan Foster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabend Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks Dan. I did try skipping steps on the SeaTow site and it would not let me continue. SeaTow was free. BoatUS is $25. But you also get the membership with that. So I guess it works out. thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Foster Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 It was free when I registered through BoatUS in April 2015. Too bad they aren't offering this free service any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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