Section 6 Target Tracking and AIS  6-48 
7  To save an MMSI code and a typed message in the case of MMSI transmission, click on 
the [Save] button. 
8  Click on the [x] button to close the dialogue box. 
 
 
To send a message by specifying an MMSI code: 
1  Select the [Addressed] radio button.   
2  Type an MMSI code (9 digits) in the [MMSI] input box. 
The name of the ship having the entered MMSI code is displayed in the [Name] box.   
The identification number is displayed in the [Target ID] box. 
3  Type a message in the message input area. 
In the case of a safety related message:   Maximum 156 characters 
In the case of a routine message:    Maximum 151 characters 
 
 
To distribute a broadcast message: 
1  Select the [Broadcast] radio button.   
2  Type a message in the message input area. 
In the case of a safety related message:   Maximum 161 characters 
In the case of a routine message:    Maximum 156 characters