{"id":989487,"date":"2026-04-29T05:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/mmsi-number-safety-compliance-and-vessel-identity\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T05:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:16:15","slug":"mmsi-number-safety-compliance-and-vessel-identity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/ar\/mmsi-number-safety-compliance-and-vessel-identity\/","title":{"rendered":"MMSI number: Safety, compliance, and vessel identity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MMSI is a unique digital identity crucial for vessel safety and rescue coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Proper registration and current information are essential for effective emergency response and legal compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Consistent programming across all onboard systems prevents confusion and ensures vessel identification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<p>Most yacht and boat owners treat their MMSI number as routine paperwork, something to check off before heading out on the water. That assumption is wrong, and it can be dangerous. Your MMSI is not a filing formality. It is the digital identity your vessel carries across every radio, AIS transponder, and rescue coordination center that might one day be searching for you. Getting it right, keeping it current, and understanding how it works in real emergencies separates prepared mariners from those who create chaos for rescue teams when seconds matter most.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">\u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-an-mmsi-number-and-what-does-it-identify?\">What is an MMSI number and what does it identify?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-the-mmsi-number-powers-safety-and-communications\">How the MMSI number powers safety and communications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#compliance-and-registration%3A-why-correct-mmsi-assignment-matters\">Compliance and registration: Why correct MMSI assignment matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#special-cases-and-common-mmsi-mistakes%3A-what-every-owner-should-know\">Special cases and common MMSI mistakes: What every owner should know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a-practical-perspective%3A-what-most-guides-overlook-about-mmsi\">A practical perspective: What most guides overlook about MMSI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#streamline-your-vessel's-registration-and-compliance-with-expert-help\">Streamline your vessel\u2019s registration and compliance with expert help<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">\u0627\u0644\u0648\u062c\u0628\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0626\u064a\u0633\u064a\u0629<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0646\u0642\u0637\u0629<\/th>\n<th>\u0627\u0644\u062a\u0641\u0627\u0635\u064a\u0644<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>MMSI is your vessel\u2019s digital identity<\/td>\n<td>Your MMSI number uniquely identifies your boat for global safety and communication systems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Accurate MMSI use boosts safety<\/td>\n<td>Proper MMSI programming and registration enable fast, effective rescue coordination in emergencies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Regular updates prevent compliance risks<\/td>\n<td>Keep MMSI and contact details current to ensure legal operation and avoid delays or false alarms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EPIRB and MMSI registrations are different<\/td>\n<td>Don\u2019t confuse MMSI with EPIRB\u2014each has its own system and registration process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-an-mmsi-number-and-what-does-it-identify\">What is an MMSI number and what does it identify?<\/h2>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/nauticalcharts.noaa.gov\/publications\/coast-pilot\/files\/cp8\/CPB8_C01_WEB.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) is a unique nine-digit number<\/a> used in maritime radio systems to identify a ship, coast station, or group digitally for both routine communications and distress alerting. That nine-digit structure is not arbitrary. It follows an international format where the first three digits form the Maritime Identification Digits (MID), which identify the country of the vessel\u2019s registration. The remaining digits serve as the individual vessel or station identifier within that country\u2019s assigned range.<\/p>\n<p>Think of your MMSI as your vessel\u2019s social security number for the sea. Unlike a VHF call sign, which is a verbal identifier, the MMSI operates purely in digital systems. Unlike an IMO number, which is assigned to larger commercial ships for life-of-vessel tracking across ownership changes, the MMSI is tied to the current vessel configuration and registration. Unlike an EPIRB registration, which is a completely separate system for emergency position-indicating beacons, the MMSI lives inside your DSC radio and AIS transponder.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csuxjmfbwmkxiegfpljm.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/blog-images\/organization-16915\/1777424197275_Infographic-showing-MMSI-number-process-steps.jpeg\" alt=\"Infographic showing MMSI number process steps\"><\/p>\n<p>Here is a quick breakdown of the main vessel identifiers and what distinguishes them:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Identifier<\/th>\n<th>Format<\/th>\n<th>Primary use<\/th>\n<th>System dependency<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>MMSI<\/td>\n<td>9 digits<\/td>\n<td>DSC radio, AIS<\/td>\n<td>Digital radio, AIS transponder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Call sign<\/td>\n<td>Letters\/numbers<\/td>\n<td>Voice radio comms<\/td>\n<td>VHF\/HF radio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMO number<\/td>\n<td>7 digits<\/td>\n<td>Commercial vessel tracking<\/td>\n<td>Voyage documents, port state<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EPIRB beacon ID<\/td>\n<td>15 digits (hex)<\/td>\n<td>Satellite distress beacon<\/td>\n<td>COSPAS-SARSAT system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The digital systems that rely on your MMSI include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DSC VHF radios<\/strong>: Your radio automatically embeds the MMSI in all digital transmissions, including distress alerts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AIS transponders and receivers<\/strong>: Every AIS broadcast your vessel makes carries the MMSI as the core identity tag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System)<\/strong>: The broader emergency framework that uses MMSI as a vessel identifier for coordinating rescue responses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)<\/strong>: Port authorities and traffic management centers track vessels using MMSI data from AIS feeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can explore exactly how the <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/ar\/%d9%85%d8%a7-%d9%87%d9%88-%d8%b1%d9%82%d9%85-mmsi-%d8%af%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b3%d8%ac%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%83%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%84-%d9%88%d9%85%d8%aa%d8%b7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%a7\/\">MMSI registration guide<\/a> works for different vessel categories and flag states to understand how your specific situation maps to the right number format and registration pathway.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding that these systems all depend on the same nine-digit number is the foundation for everything else. When any one of these systems receives your MMSI, it queries a registration database to pull up your vessel name, owner contact, home port, and emergency contact details. That chain of information is what makes automated distress alerting genuinely useful rather than just a digital noise maker.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-the-mmsi-number-powers-safety-and-communications\">How the MMSI number powers safety and communications<\/h2>\n<p>With a solid understanding of what MMSI is, it is crucial to see how it is used every day to safeguard lives and coordinate rescues.<\/p>\n<p>When you activate a DSC distress alert on your VHF radio, here is what happens within seconds. Your radio transmits a digitally formatted distress signal on Channel 70, and the MMSI is embedded in this digitally formatted alert so Coast Guard and rescue authorities can identify the vessel. The message includes your MMSI, your GPS coordinates if your radio is connected to a GPS source, the nature of distress, and a preferred working frequency. Every DSC-equipped radio within range receives the signal and displays the alert. Coast Guard stations monitoring Channel 70 log the call immediately and begin response procedures. All of this happens in less time than it takes to make a voice call on the radio.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csuxjmfbwmkxiegfpljm.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/blog-images\/organization-16915\/1777423575961_Skipper-pressing-radio-distress-alert-onboard.jpeg\" alt=\"Skipper pressing radio distress alert onboard\"><\/p>\n<p>AIS adds another layer. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hzhmarine.com\/news\/what-is-an-mmsi-the-9-digit-lifeline-for-gmdss-and-maritime-safety.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MMSI is the identifier \u201ctag\u201d used by AIS transmissions<\/a>; AIS broadcasts your vessel identity along with position, speed, and course, and that identity is tied directly to the MMSI. This means rescue coordinators, nearby vessels, and coast stations can track your position in real time using data that updates every few seconds. Without an MMSI properly programmed into your AIS, your vessel is invisible on digital tracking systems even if it is broadcasting a signal.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the contrast between manual and automated distress alerting:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Method<\/th>\n<th>Time to alert<\/th>\n<th>Information accuracy<\/th>\n<th>Hands-free<\/th>\n<th>Identifiable to responders<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Voice Mayday (no MMSI)<\/td>\n<td>30 to 90 seconds<\/td>\n<td>Varies by operator<\/td>\n<td>\u0644\u0627 \u064a\u0648\u062c\u062f<\/td>\n<td>Requires voice description<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DSC distress with MMSI<\/td>\n<td>Under 5 seconds<\/td>\n<td>Precise, digital<\/td>\n<td>\u0646\u0639\u0645<\/td>\n<td>Automatic from MMSI database<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The numbered steps in a real DSC distress scenario illustrate the speed advantage:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Operator presses and holds the distress button on the DSC-enabled VHF radio.<\/li>\n<li>Radio transmits formatted alert on Channel 70 with MMSI and GPS coordinates embedded.<\/li>\n<li>Coast Guard and nearby vessels receive the alert simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Rescue coordination center queries the MMSI registration database for vessel and owner details.<\/li>\n<li>SAR assets are dispatched based on known vessel type, owner emergency contacts, and real-time position.<\/li>\n<li>Nearby vessels with AIS receive position data and can begin closest-vessel-first response.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>That entire sequence unfolds in minutes, not the hour-long confusion that can characterize poorly coordinated voice-only mayday calls.<\/p>\n<p>Pro Tip: Never press the distress button on your DSC radio as a test unless your radio has a dedicated \u201ctest\u201d mode that does not broadcast on Channel 70. An accidental or casual DSC distress alert will trigger a real Coast Guard response and can result in significant fines and wasted SAR resources. Check your radio\u2019s manual for the approved test procedure for your specific model.<\/p>\n<p>For a deeper look at how AIS and MMSI work together for compliance purposes, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/ar\/mmsi-ais-compliance-essentials-yacht-owners\/\">AIS and MMSI compliance<\/a> resource covering specific requirements for yacht owners operating internationally.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"compliance-and-registration-why-correct-mmsi-assignment-matters\">Compliance and registration: Why correct MMSI assignment matters<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding technical function is one thing, but ensuring legal compliance and effective operation demands careful attention to MMSI registration.<\/p>\n<p>In most jurisdictions, operating a DSC-capable VHF radio or AIS transponder without a properly registered MMSI is a violation of maritime communications law. In the United States, the FCC requires that any vessel operating a VHF radio with DSC capability must have the MMSI programmed and registered. Similar requirements exist under ITU Radio Regulations for vessels sailing internationally. The legal exposure is real, but the operational consequences are where things get truly serious.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dco.uscg.mil\/Portals\/9\/DCO%20Documents\/5p\/MSIB\/2025\/MSIB_02-25%20-%20Registration%20of%20Distress%20Alert%20Devices%20%20Cancelling%20False%20Distress%20Alerts.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Registration validity and SAR effectiveness depend on having the correct MMSI tied to your vessel<\/a> and keeping contact and registration details current. Outdated or incorrect information increases the risk of ineffective or unnecessary responses. In practical terms, if your registration shows an old phone number, a previous owner\u2019s contact, or an incorrect vessel description, rescue teams are wasting precious time during an active emergency trying to verify whether the alert is genuine and who to call.<\/p>\n<p>Key compliance risks every owner should know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unregistered MMSI<\/strong>: Your nine-digit number exists in the radio but is not linked to any owner or vessel data in the registration database. Rescue centers receive your alert but cannot pull any supporting information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outdated ownership details<\/strong>: You bought the boat secondhand and the previous owner\u2019s information is still in the MMSI database. Coast Guard contacts the wrong person during your emergency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equipment changes not reported<\/strong>: You replaced your VHF radio or AIS unit and programmed a different or incorrect MMSI. Your digital broadcasts now identify the wrong vessel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crew changes without contact updates<\/strong>: Your primary emergency contact has changed but the registration still lists the old number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple vessels using the same MMSI<\/strong>: This is both a legal violation and a practical disaster for SAR operations, since two vessels generating alerts under the same identity creates confusion about which vessel is in distress and where.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u0625\u0646 <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/ar\/getting-mmsi-license-step-by-step-guide-yacht-owners\/\">step-by-step MMSI license guide<\/a> walks through exactly what information needs to be registered, what to update when circumstances change, and how to handle ownership transfers cleanly.<\/p>\n<p>Pro Tip: Treat your MMSI data as a single source of truth. When you program it into your DSC radio, program the identical number into your AIS transponder. When any vessel detail changes, update the registration before you go out on the water again. Never reuse an MMSI from a previous vessel, even temporarily while waiting for a new assignment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"special-cases-and-common-mmsi-mistakes-what-every-owner-should-know\">Special cases and common MMSI mistakes: What every owner should know<\/h2>\n<p>After covering standard compliance, owners should be aware of a few special cases and common slip-ups that jeopardize safety and legal standing.<\/p>\n<p>The most misunderstood special case involves EPIRBs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imarinex.com\/maritime-mobile-service-identity-mmsi-question\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EPIRBs are a different system and must be registered separately<\/a>, using beacon registration via NOAA rather than the MMSI assigned for marine radios, AIS, and DSC. Your EPIRB has its own 15-character hexadecimal identifier and its own registration database through the NOAA Satellite Beacon Registration system. Many owners assume that registering their MMSI covers their EPIRB. It does not. An unregistered EPIRB creates the same identification gap during a real emergency that an unregistered MMSI does, except the EPIRB rescue system is COSPAS-SARSAT, not Coast Guard DSC monitoring. Both need separate, current registrations.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cVessels equipped with distress alert devices should ensure those devices are properly registered and that registration information is kept current. Unregistered or outdated registrations contribute to unnecessary SAR responses and can delay genuine rescue operations.\u201d \u2014 USCG Maritime Safety Information Bulletin, 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Common MMSI programming mistakes that owners make more often than most would expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using the previous owner\u2019s MMSI<\/strong>: Purchasing a boat and going out on the water before transferring or obtaining a new MMSI assignment is far too common. The radio broadcasts the old owner\u2019s identity during any DSC communication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Programming the wrong number<\/strong>: Transposing two digits during manual entry into a radio or AIS unit. The result is a broadcast identity that either matches the wrong vessel or triggers an error in SAR databases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entering the MMSI in one device but not others<\/strong>: Yacht has a DSC VHF, a fixed AIS transponder, and a handheld VHF with DSC. Owner programs the MMSI correctly into the fixed radio but leaves the others unconfigured or set to a default placeholder number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Testing the DSC distress function on Channel 70<\/strong>: Testing or misusing distress features can trigger real Coast Guard responses, since the MMSI is part of the distress message payload, so incorrect programming can contribute to misdirected or inefficient SAR actions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not canceling an accidental alert<\/strong>: If a distress signal is triggered unintentionally, you are required to cancel it immediately and notify Coast Guard on Channel 16 to prevent a full SAR response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Quick ways to avoid these mistakes include always verifying MMSI entry against your official assignment document before saving it to any device, confirming the same number appears in all onboard equipment after installation, and scheduling an annual check of your MMSI registration to confirm all contact and vessel details are current.<\/p>\n<p>For a complete guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/ar\/mmsi-license-safe-vessel-operations\/\">safe MMSI handling<\/a> practices across all onboard systems, review the dedicated resource covering programming protocols and ongoing maintenance responsibilities.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-practical-perspective-what-most-guides-overlook-about-mmsi\">A practical perspective: What most guides overlook about MMSI<\/h2>\n<p>Most guides focus entirely on initial registration and leave owners thinking the job is done once they have a number. The real problems we see consistently happen well after the first registration is filed.<\/p>\n<p>Consider this scenario: an owner registers an MMSI when they first purchase a VHF radio, programs it correctly, and then three years later installs a new AIS transponder during a refit. A technician programs the unit, but enters a slightly different MMSI to avoid \u201cconflicting\u201d with the radio\u2019s existing programming. Now two devices on the same vessel are broadcasting two different identities. On AIS tracking screens, the vessel appears to flicker between two identities or show ghost tracks. In an emergency, the DSC alert and the AIS position track do not match, creating confusion about which vessel is the one in distress.<\/p>\n<p>Treating the MMSI as a vessel\u2019s digital identity passport eliminates this kind of problem. Every technician who touches your electronics should receive your official MMSI assignment in writing before starting work. Every new device gets the same number. When practical MMSI licensing is handled proactively and documented clearly, the entire chain of device programming, registration accuracy, and emergency readiness stays coherent.<\/p>\n<p>The uncomfortable truth is that most MMSI-related emergencies we hear about are not caused by owners who never registered. They are caused by owners who registered once and then stopped paying attention to ongoing accuracy. Proactive annual checks cost nothing. Ignoring them can cost everything.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"streamline-your-vessels-registration-and-compliance-with-expert-help\">Streamline your vessel\u2019s registration and compliance with expert help<\/h2>\n<p>Getting your MMSI registration right the first time, and keeping it accurate through every vessel change, equipment update, and ownership transfer, is exactly where professional support pays for itself many times over.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csuxjmfbwmkxiegfpljm.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/blog-images\/organization-16915\/1771260086041_vesselflag.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/VesselFlag.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0645\u0648\u0642\u0639 VesselFlag.com<\/a> provides yacht and boat owners with direct access to expert registration services that cover MMSI assignment, AIS compliance, and international vessel registration under multiple flag jurisdictions. Whether you need to understand your MMSI requirements from the ground up or want step-by-step MMSI help through every stage of the licensing process, the platform gives you clear pathways to compliant, fast, and documented registration. Stop guessing and start operating with the confidence that your vessel\u2019s digital identity is accurate, current, and ready when it matters most.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"what-does-an-mmsi-number-do-on-my-boats-radio\">What does an MMSI number do on my boat\u2019s radio?<\/h3>\n<p>Your MMSI number lets distress alerts identify and locate your vessel automatically, linking your boat\u2019s identity to rescue centers through the DSC distress alert system, which includes your MMSI, GPS location, and distress details in every digital call.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"do-i-need-a-new-mmsi-number-if-i-buy-a-different-boat\">Do I need a new MMSI number if I buy a different boat?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, MMSI numbers are assigned to specific vessels and should not be reused between boats because the number is functionally tied to vessel identity used in DSC and AIS distress and tracking messages.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-i-use-one-mmsi-number-for-all-my-vessels-radios-and-ais\">Can I use one MMSI number for all my vessel\u2019s radios and AIS?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, use the same MMSI for all radios and AIS on a single vessel, and following the single-source programming approach means programming it once from your official assignment and verifying it across all devices.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"is-mmsi-registration-the-same-as-epirb-registration\">Is MMSI registration the same as EPIRB registration?<\/h3>\n<p>No, EPIRB registration is entirely separate and uses a different NOAA beacon system rather than the MMSI assigned for marine radios and AIS, so both require independent, current registrations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recommended\">\u0645\u0648\u0635\u0649 \u0628\u0647<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/ar\/mmsi-ais-compliance-essentials-yacht-owners\/\">MMSI and AIS compliance essentials for yacht owners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/ar\/%d9%85%d8%a7-%d9%87%d9%88-%d8%b1%d9%82%d9%85-mmsi-%d8%af%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b3%d8%ac%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%83%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%84-%d9%88%d9%85%d8%aa%d8%b7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%a7\/\">What Is an MMSI Number \u2013 Complete Registration Guide and Requirements &#8211; Vessel Flag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/ar\/getting-mmsi-license-step-by-step-guide-yacht-owners\/\">Getting an MMSI License: Step-by-Step Guide for Yacht Owners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/ar\/global-vessel-registration-streamline-compliance-worldwide\/\">Global vessel registration: streamline compliance worldwide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .vgblk-rw-wrapper --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the crucial role of MMSI number for vessel safety and compliance. 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