I purchased an also transceiver when I brought it I asked how to go about getting the MMI number it's easy just apply they said.
So I go to the site seems I have to get a radio operators licence to apply for a number.
To do this with marine rescue it's a full day and $220 plus cant get in till September.

Does anyone know a way around this? Can I get someone with a licence to apply for the number for me?

You try to do something for safety and all they do is make it difficult.