Flag Change & Vessel Renaming NAVCOM Reprogramming India
Seanav Marine delivers turnkey NAVCOM re-commissioning and electronic identity reprogramming during vessel sales, flag transfers, and re-flagging into the Indian Registry. Our engineers attend on board to reprogram MMSI, Call Sign, and vessel name across all bridge systems (AIS, DSC Radios, Inmarsat-C, SSAS, VDR, and EPIRB), while coordinating WPC Maritime Mobile Licensing and INMCC registration to ensure immediate sailing permission.
Supported OEM Equipment & Multi-Make Coverage
Our marine electronics engineers are factory-trained with proprietary OEM diagnostic interfaces, software keys, and genuine spare parts for leading bridge manufacturers:
Technical Specifications & Operational Coverage
| Scope of Reprogramming | AIS, VHF DSC, MF/HF DSC, Inmarsat-C Terminals, SSAS, LRIT, EPIRB 15-digit Hex ID, VDR Configuration |
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| Regulatory Authorities | Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing, Directorate General of Shipping, INMCC ISRO Bangalore |
| Supported Flags | Indian Flag (DGS), Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Singapore, Bahamas, Cyprus, Malta |
| Execution Timeline | Complete bridge reprogramming executed within 4–6 hours during vessel delivery / takeover |
| Deliverables | Service reports, updated MMSI configuration certificates, EPIRB registration confirmation for Class Surveyor |
5-Step Vessel Takeover & Flag Re-programming Protocol
Our Class-approved technicians execute this standardized procedural workflow to ensure first-time compliance with attending Class surveyors and Indian Port State Control (PSC) inspectors:
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Regulatory Credential Verification & WPC License Audit
Review new Ship Radio Station License, verify official MMSI, Call Sign, and Indian Maritime Mobile allocation from WPC Wing.
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Primary AIS & GMDSS Radiotelephone Reprogramming
Access service menus on Class A AIS, Fixed VHF DSC, and MF/HF transceivers to erase previous vessel identity and program new MMSI and Call Sign.
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Inmarsat-C, LRIT & SSAS Satellite Profile Re-commissioning
Log out previous owner profiles, re-commission Inmarsat-C with new mobile number, update Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) dispatch contacts, and conduct test polling.
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EPIRB 15-Digit Hex ID Coding & INMCC Registration
Reprogram 406 MHz EPIRB internal memory with new MMSI / country code (India: 419) and submit registration documentation to Indian National Satellite Mission Control Centre.
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VDR Setup Update & Class Surveyor Sign-Off
Update Voyage Data Recorder configuration parameters with new vessel name and IMO data; issue certified service documentation for attending Class Surveyor.
24/7 Port & Anchorage Attendance Across India
Seanav Marine provides rapid shore-based and offshore launch boat boarding across all 170+ Major and Minor Indian Ports, including:
Download Indian Registry Flag-In NAVCOM Checklist
The complete procedural roadmap for vessel managers flagging tonnage into the Indian Register.