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Old 29 April 2018, 07:49   #1
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registering a plb

did my vhf course yesterday and the guy was telling me I need to register my plb with Falmouth coast guard .ok but rather than ringing them during the week as ill probably forget what with work ect is there anywhere online I can register it today .I have searched but just keep getting gov pages with advice and requirements no actual registration page.
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Old 29 April 2018, 08:29   #2
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This is the landing page
https://www.gov.uk/maritime-safety-w...06-mhz-beacons


... click register

https://forms.dft.gov.uk/mca-sar-epirb/


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Old 29 April 2018, 08:32   #3
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Then wait 3 months for the registration to come thru
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Then wait 3 months for the registration to come thru


True, but it happens eventually. Also, don't forget to update your CG66
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Then wait 3 months for the registration to come thru


The apperently update the database (the important bit) very quickly, so the unit is registered just takes a good while to send the paperwork out
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