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Non-Network - Maritime Mobile Station License (MMSL)

Non-Network - Maritime Mobile Station License (MMSL)

This application is for the grant of a WPC license for owning and operating an Maritime Mobile Station. The Maritime Mobile Station License permits the use of Maritime communication systems on Ships and vessels.
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Details of Service

The Maritime Mobile Station License (MMSL) is issued for communication systems on vessels operating in territorial and international waters. It enables ships, fishing boats, and other marine vessels to use radio communication for navigation, safety, and operational coordination. This license ensures compliance with international maritime communication standards and facilitates seamless connectivity for vessels at sea.

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Who Can Apply

Any individual or an Indian company, registered under the Companies Act, 1956

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Documents Required

PAN Card/CIN
Copy of Aadhaar/Passport
Copy of Previous Short-Term Permit/Regular License
MMSI/Call Sign Allotment Letter
Copy of Ship Registration from Mercantile Marine department, DG shipping
Copy of DG Shipping - Certificate of Indian Registry
Copy of State Board Registration Certificate
DGS Forwarding Letter, addressed to the respective office, for this application
Valid GOC Certificate of Captain
Equipment list verified by designated authority (Indian Registrar of Shipping)
Certificate of Inspection
Copy of DPL/SRU Licence
Certificate of Registration
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Fees and Charges

Rs. 5000/-

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Application Process

1
Submit application saral sanchar portal
2
Upload the signed application on saral sanchar portal alongwith all the required documents.
3
Application Scrutiny by concerned RLOs
4
Payment of applicable fees and download the License
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Maritime Mobile Station License is issued by the Regional licensing offices of WPC Wing. 

North

Joint Wireless Adviser, Ministry of Communications, Northern Regional Wireless Monitoring HQRS Campus, (PO) Ghitorni, New Delhi-30. Tel.No.+ 91112650 2671/ 1712 FAX. No. +91112650 2860

Eastern

 WPC Wing Regional Licensing Office, Ministry of Communications, International Wireless Monitoring Station Campus, (PO) Sarkarpool, Gopalpur, Kolkata -700143. Tel. No. +91 33 24011431/ 2401 8801 FAX. No.+ 91 33 2401 4473

Western

WPC Wing Regional Licensing Office, Ministry of Communications , 3rd Floor, MTNL Telephone Exchange Bldg, Charkop, Sector-5, Kandivali (W), Mumbai-400 067 Tel No. +91222868 3202/28672351, Fax No. +91 22 2867 3214

Southern

WPC Wing Regional Licensing Office, La.kshadweep Ministry of Communications, International Wireless monitoring Station Campus, (PO) Perungudi, Kandanchavadi, Chennai- 600 096. Tel.No.+ 91442496 2070/ 2496 0172, FAX. No. +91 44 2496 4000

North East

WPC Wing Regional Licencing Office(North East),  Administrative Block, BSNL Bhavan, 

Pan Bazar,Guwahati ,Assam Tel.No.+ 0361-2609955

Validity

5 years

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