Notification to the International Telecommunication Union   The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is an international organisation within the United Nations system which brings governments and industry together to coordinate the establishment and operation of global telecommunication networks and services. It is also responsible for standardisation, coordination and development of international telecommunications including radiocommunications, as well as the harmonization of national policies.   The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is required to notify the International Telecommunication Union on various matters in accordance with the Radio Regulations, one of them is to provide information for the Maritime Mobile Access Retrieval System (MARS).   The Maritime Mobile Access Retrieval System is an online database query information system for the Maritime Community, especially those involved in search and rescue activities. The system is intended to support the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System and used to identify ship stations in distress as well as provide pertinent information about vessels. The database can be accessed through a dedicated dial-up system and from the International Telecommunication Union website.   The Maritime Mobile Access Retrieval System contains the following: Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) The Maritime Mobile Service Identity is a nine-digit number assignment system to uniquely identify maritime mobile service. For ship stations, the Maritime Mobile Service Identity comprises a three-digit country of registration identifier or Maritime Identification Digits (MID), followed by a six-digit ship identifier.		Technical Working Groups Information Network Security   Licensing   Spectrum Management Numbering & Electronic Addressing News@MCMC Press Releases Links Contact Us Feedback