Marine Advisory: 15/2024 - INMARSAT Terminal Activations and Changes to Activations

27 June 2024

Marine Advisory: 15/2024

Subject: INMARSAT Terminal Activations and Changes to Activations

Reference:

1. Maritime Regulation 6.180(4)
2. Marine Notice RAD-003

1. Liberian Registry Inmarsat Terminal Activations Instructions
2. Inmarsat SafetyLink Self-Service Portal

To: Shipowners/Operators/Radio Accounting Authorities

Purpose

The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to inform shipowners, operators, and radio Accounting Authorities recognized by the Liberian Administration, that Inmarsat terminal activations and changes to terminal activations, will continue to be performed in accordance with the procedure outline in Reference (b). Shipowners and operators of Liberian flagged vessels, or radio Accounting Authorities are informed that they will not be able to directly activate Inmarsat terminals or make changes to terminal activations via the update Inmarsat SafetyLink self-service portal.

Background

Inmarsat is an internationally recognized body that sets the rules and oversees “service activation” or formal registration/re-registration of Inmarsat mobile satellite terminals for all vessels. Under these rules, deactivation and re-registration/activation of equipment must take place when a ship changes its country of registration (transfer of flag); when there is a change of shipowner; or when changes occur to the equipment.

Inmarsat is planning to introduce a new SafetyLink self-service portal, improvements to the Inmarsat C service in June 2024 that will provide vessel owners and operators that ability to carry out activation of Inmarsat mobile satellite terminals and make changes to activations through direct interface with Inmarsat thorough the self-service portal. However, Inmarsat clearly states that if national regulations mandate a certain activation and billing arrangement, they will be honored and maintained.

Inmarsat Terminal Activations and Changes to Activations - Requirements and Alternatives

In accordance with the Liberia national requirements, the Liberian Registry’s Inmarsat Activations Department is the sole Inmarsat Point of Service Activation (PSA) for Liberian flagged vessels. All Inmarsat service functions including, activation and deactivation of Inmarsat mobile satellite terminals; the issuance of Inmarsat mobile numbers, or changes to a terminal activation must be submitted to the Inmarsat Activations Department for processing and handling. The Inmarsat Terminal Activation instructions may be found on the Liberian Registry website, Inmarsat Activations.

Shipowners and operators of Liberian flagged vessels may not use Inmarsat’s SafetyLink self-service portal for Inmarsat terminal activations and changes to activations, including deactivations, change of LESO, etc.

Questions regarding this guidance should be referred to Inmarsatactivations@liscr.com or telephone +1-703-790-3434.

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