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Applying for a mobile spectrum license with SMA is a simple process. Follow these steps to get started.
To operate within the internationally allocated radio service, a license is not just a formality—it’s an essential requirement for ensuring the safety of life and property at sea and on inland waterways. This license empowers you to engage in critical ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications, fostering effective coordination and emergency response. By obtaining this license, you are not only adhering to legal standards but also reinforcing your commitment to maritime safety and efficient navigation. Equip yourself with the necessary tools to protect lives and secure your operations on the water. Get licensed, be safe.
The Shipping Act of 1998, therefore, created the legal regime to govern maritime affairs in Jamaica and provided for the establishment of a maritime administration (MAJ) to administer and enforce its provisions. It also enunciated part of a maritime development policy which focused on the structured expansion of ship registration and crewing activities with the objective of maximizing the potential of the Maritime Sector in contributing to the socio-economic well being of the nation. Maritime safety, marine pollution prevention and the welfare of (Jamaican) seamen are the primary areas of focus of the Authority.
The scope of activities of the MAJ as laid out in section 8 of the Shipping Act are to:
1.Registered Jamaican Number
(from Maritime Authority of Jamaica)
Temporary
USD – $70.00
Permanent
USD – $280.00
Distress Calling and Safety: A marine radio is an essential safety equipment item when out on the water, allowing for communication with other vessels, logging on and off, and making distress and emergency calls to marine rescue
Maritime radiocommunication is used in transportation, commercial fishing, leisure sailing, and natural resources sectors, among others
Maritime radio service is an internationally allocated radio service that ensures safety of life and property at sea and on inland waterways through radio communications like ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore messaging.
To obtain a Land Mobile license, you need to firstly register your vessel with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica and then submit an application to the spectrum management authority and meet the necessary requirements.
Maritime radio, specifically VHF (Very High Frequency) marine radio, operates within the frequency range of 156.000 MHz to 162.025 MHz, with specific channels designated for various communication purposes, including distress calls and general communication.
Maritime radio systems, particularly VHF radios, offer crucial benefits for safety and communication at sea, enabling real-time communication for distress calls, navigation, and coordination with other vessels and shore authorities.
Yes, there are restrictions on maritime radio usage in Jamaica, requiring licensing for radio equipment and adherence to specific technical and operational rules, managed by the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA).
Get authorized to use the mobile spectrum and expand your services.
