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Licensing - ship FAQ

How do I apply for an MMSI number

These numbers are automatically available when you apply to an Approved Radio Examiner for a Callsign, if your vessel plys within New Zealand Territorial Limits.

If your vessel is engaged in travel outside New Zealand Territorial waters or is registered under the Ship Registration Act 1992, you will require an individual licence for it. You may obtain this automatically by applying on line via SMART.

Please contact us on freephone 0508 RSM INFO (0508 776 463) to establish a client record for use with a licence or for further information.

I need a copy of my MROC/MROC/MGOC certificate

Please contact an Approved Radio Examiner, who can arrange to issue an updated certificate for you for an appropriate charge.

You will need to contact the examiner to arrange this and have a copy of your birth certificate or passport.

How do I get a callsign for my VHF marine radio

If your boat only has a VHF radio (no SSB) then you can contact the Coastguard to have a callsign issued, 0800 40 80 90. See further information on maritime certificates and callsigns.

How do I get a callsign and licence for my SSB radio

From 1 July 2005, SSB radios are covered by a new General User Radio Licence for Maritime Purposes.

A callsign can be obtained by contacting an Approved Radio Examiner.

If a user wants to obtain an individual licence (an annual fee of $100 applies) - please complete and forward a Radio 1 form and indicate that a licence and callsign is required, Radio 1 application form.