Maritime Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022

Thursday, 2 June 2022

Ceisteanna (194)

David Stanton

Ceist:

194. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the number of marine recreational very-high frequency radio licences, call signs and maritime mobile service identity numbers that are currently outstanding; when these are expected to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28544/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

There are currently 210 VHF radio licences and 60 call signs and maritime mobile service identity numbers (MMSI) in-hand for all vessel types including recreational craft. The Mercantile Marine Office are processing these applications and expects a processing time of four weeks per application.