What do I need to do?

To apply for a shipborne AIS, you will need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI).

We allocate MMSI’s to people who own a vessel that have AIS units (or digital selective calling (DSC) capable equipment).

To apply for a MMSI you must already have:

1. An ACMA maritime ship station licence and callsign for an MF/HF transceiver.
2. A vessel registered in Australia (except Northern Territory).
3. Marine radio operator qualifications.

See the MMSI information page for more details and to apply for an MMSI.