How to Request an AIS AtoN and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

• Are permanently removing a Real or Virtual AIS AtoN from your current inventory with no intent to replace it with another AIS AtoN; or
• Are permanently removing a Real AIS AtoN with the intent of replacing it with a Virtual AIS AtoN; or
• Are permanently removing a Virtual AIS AtoN with the intent of replacing it with a Real AIS AtoN; or
• Are changing the function of an AIS AtoN.

...cancel the MMSI using the ISED MMSI Cancellation Form.

*If you are replacing a type of AIS AtoN with another type, you will first need to cancel the existing MMSI using the MMSI cancellation form then assign a new MMSI to the replacement AIS AtoN by using Form G – AIS aids to navigation (AtoN).

• Are adding a Real or Virtual AIS AtoN to your current inventory; or
• Intend to deploy a Virtual AIS AtoN that is replacing a cancelled Real AIS AtoN; or
• Intend to deploy a Real AIS AtoN that is replacing a cancelled Virtual AIS AtoN.

…assign a new AtoN using Form G – AIS aids to navigation (AtoN).

*If you are replacing a type of AIS AtoN with another type, you will first need to cancel the existing MMSI using the MMSI cancellation form then assign a new MMSI to the replacement AIS AtoN by using Form G – AIS aids to navigation (AtoN).

• Are changing the position of an AIS AtoN currently on the water; and/or
• Are changing the name of an AIS AtoN; and/or
• Are replacing the physical aid portion of a Real AIS AtoN (i.e. no change to the quantity of AtoNs in your inventory) with a physical aid of different dimensions but with no change to the AIS AtoN’s function; and/or
• Are changing the electronic positioning device(s) on a Real AIS AtoN; and/or
• Are changing the radio on a Real AIS AtoN.

…modify an existing AtoN using Form G – AIS aids to navigation (AtoN).

• Are replacing the physical aide portion of a Real AIS AtoN (i.e. no change to the quantity of AtoNs in your inventory) with no change to the AIS AtoN’s function, position, dimensions, or electronic positioning device.

...do nothing; No submissions need to be made to ISED for such activity.

ISED CPC-2-3-07 — Obtaining Identities in the Maritime Mobile Service

This Client Procedures Circular (CPC) provides information about identities in the maritime mobile service. It describes the required procedures for communicating with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to obtain identities, to register preprogrammed identities, or to cancel identities.

IALA Procedure for the authorisation of AIS AtoN (1084)

This guideline provides recommendations to national authorities with regards to processes and procedures for the authorisation of AIS AtoNs. This document is produced by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) and is currently only available in English.

Application for an AIS AtoN form (PDF, 424 KB)

This form must be completed in order to obtain authorisation from the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) AIS License Office to deploy an AIS AtoN. This form can be downloaded, completed, and e-mailed to the CCG AIS License Office.

ISED Form G — AIS aids to navigation (AtoN)

Online version

This form must be completed in order to obtain a new MMSI for a new AIS AtoN or to modify the information relative to an AIS AtoN to which an MMSI has already been assigned. While this version of the form resides on line, it cannot be submitted online. It must be filled out then printed. It can then be submitted to the your ISED district office via fax, e-mail (scanner required), or regular mail (see Section 4 below.)

Portable Document Format (PDF) version(225 KB)

This form must be completed in order to obtain a new MMSI for a new AIS AtoN or to modify the information relative to an AIS AtoN to which an MMSI has already been assigned. This PDF version of the form can be saved to your computer and then e-mailed as an attachment to your ISED district office. Alternatively, it can be submitted via regular or fax.

Note: When used to request an MMSI for a new AIS AtoN, Form G must be accompanied by the authorization to deploy an AIS AtoN issued from the CCG AIS License Office.

ISED MMSI cancellation form

This form is required in order to cancel an existing MMSI. It can be completed and submitted online and will automatically be directed to the appropriate ISED district office based on the applicant's address.

General queries related to AIS including AIS AtoNs can be submitted to either the CCG e-Navigation (ENAV) team or the AIS License Office. Questions specific to the AIS AtoN approval process can be directed to the AIS License Office.

Canadian Coast Guard National Headquarters
Centennial Towers
200 Kent Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0A6
ENAV e-mail: ccg.enav.gcc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
AIS Licence Office: AIS_licences-SIA_permis.XNCR@dfo-mpo.gc.ca