What is the MID?

(D). Maritime Identification Digits

See International Telecommunications Union's, ITU, listing of MID's for various countries on
Table of Maritime Identification Digits

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How many digits are in the MID (Maritime Identification Digits)?

(A). 3

For example, USA is 338, while Mexico is 345. Also, USA has additional MID's assigned: 366, 367, 368, and 369.

See International Telecommunications Union's, ITU, listing of MID's for various countries on
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What does the MID (Maritime Identification Digits) signify?

(B). Nationality

Countries are assigned 3 digit MIDs. Some countries get also several MIDs, while others only MID.

For example, USA is 338, while Mexico is 345. Also, USA has additional MID's assigned: 366, 367, 368, and 369.

See International Telecommunications Union's, ITU, listing of MID's for various countries on
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Which of the following numbers indicates a U.S. flag ship station?

(C). 338426791

338 426791
Countries are assigned 3 digit MIDs. Some countries get also several MIDs, while others only MID.

For example, USA is 338, while Mexico is 345. Also, USA has additional MID's assigned: 366, 367, 368, and 369.

See International Telecommunications Union's, ITU, listing of MID's for various countries on
Table of Maritime Identification Digits

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Which of the following MMSI numbers indicates a U.S. flag ship station?

(C). 303236824

303 236824

303 - United States of America - Alaska

Countries are assigned 3 digit MIDs. Some countries get also several MIDs, while others only MID.

For example, USA is 338, while Mexico is 345. Also, USA has additional MID's assigned: 366, 367, 368, and 369.

See International Telecommunications Union's, ITU, listing of MID's for various countries on
Table of Maritime Identification Digits

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Which of the following numbers indicates a ship station MMSI?

(D). 623944326

MID # is 623
MMSI ID # 623944326

The MMSI ID #, or Maritime Mobile Service Identity consists of nine (9) digit code for the DSC's AIS, or the automatic identification systems to identify a vessel's station or coast station. The ship's MMSI ID # is listed in the database of the US Coast Guard distress response system.

See International Telecommunications Union's, ITU, listing of MID's for various countries on
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