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Key features of ADLL include:
- Electronic Notices to Mariners (NMs) updates and information search, giving greater efficiency, faster updating and more flexible information access
- Global coverage to enable safe and compliant navigation through major commercial shipping routes and ports
- Approved for use by the Flag States of over 80% of ships trading internationally, with certification to aid inspections
Familiarity and reassurance
ADLL displays information using easily recognisable formats from printed publications, providing reassurance for users as they switch to digital applications.
Compliance with SOLAS requirements
ADLL is widely accepted as meeting SOLAS carriage requirements and is approved for use by the Flag States of over 80% of ships trading internationally; meaning ongoing safety and compliance for your ships, cargo and crew.
Easy search and print options
Crews can find lights information quickly using the map interface, the ship’s position or a keyword search. This information can then be easily printed for use in navigational activities such as passage planning.
Fast and efficient updates
ADLL allows users to download weekly electronic updates by internet or disc. These can be applied accurately with minimum manual intervention; significantly reducing time spent making manual updates and minimising the risk of human error on board.
Comprehensive coverage of light and fog signal information
Keeping bridge crews informed, compliant and up-to-date, ADLL contains comprehensive coverage of more than 90,000 individual fixed light structures including Lighthouses, Lightships and Fog signals. ADLL also contains a number of Lit floating marks including Pontoon lights, resilient and buoyant beacons, Single Point Moorings (SPM) & Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Facilities (FPSO).
This global coverage is divided into 10 folios, giving lights information for locations across the world.
ADLL equivalents in List of Lights Paper Publications
To help you purchase the most suitable ADLL Areas, you can check the ADLL equivalents in List of Lights Paper Publications.
| Flag State | ADP | AENP | Documentation | Comments |
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The ADP user guide
Includes information on getting started, installation, updates, maintenance, uninstalling and other support topics.
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ADP support films
Guides to activation, downloading updates, generating a support file and uninstalling ADP are all available on our YouTube Channel, ADMIRALTY TV.
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Downloading ADP software
ADP software can be downloaded from our public File Share Service website at https://fss.admiralty.co.uk. Please note that new users will need to register to use the site.
A search for software will display the ADP software installation files.
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Who to contact?
In the first instance, please contact the Distributor that you purchased ADLL from. If they are unable to help then the UKHO Customer Services Team can be contacted on customerservices@ukho.gov.uk or phone +44 (0) 1823 484444.
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How to use the ADP Updates and Software DVD
Includes information on updating your ADP and e-Readers 1.3 and 1.4 applications using the ADP Updates and Software DVD.
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End User Licence Agreement (EULA)
The terms and conditions for using ADMIRALTY Digital Publications.
Purchasing options and folio coverage
For precise coverage and voyage flexibility, ADLL is available in 10 regional folios and one world folio.
Click here for visibility of each individual folio’s coverage
Discounts
There are discounts for ADLL customers who:
- Purchase multiple licences
- Purchase additional areas during a particular licence period
These discounts, which are outlined below, are applicable to any combination of products from the ADMIRALTY Digital Publications portfolio and are applied incrementally as the number of ADP licences a shipping company has reaches each discount threshold. If you require any further information, please contact your ADMIRALTY Distributor.
Fleet discount based on the total number of licences held by a single shipping company:
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Number of licences |
Discount |
|---|---|
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Number of licences 0-19th Licence |
Discount 0% |
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Number of licences 20-49th licence |
Discount 10% |
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Number of licences 50-99th licence |
Discount 15% |
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Number of licences 100-199th licence |
Discount 25% |
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Number of licences 200-299th licence |
Discount 30% |
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Number of licences 300-499th licence |
Discount 35% |
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Number of licences 500 or more licences |
Discount 40% |
Discount for additional areas purchased during the licence period:
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Elapsed time |
Discount |
|---|---|
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Elapsed time 0-3 months |
Discount 0% |
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Elapsed time 4-6 months |
Discount 25% |
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Elapsed time 7-9 months |
Discount 50% |
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Elapsed time 10-12 months |
Discount 75% |
Choosing, ordering and managing your ADLL Licence
ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights is sold through an international network of experienced and trusted distributors. Please contact your ADMIRALTY Distributor to discuss the right package of charts for you and the appropriate pricing model. If you don’t have a preferred distributor, then you can search a list of worldwide ADMIRALTY Distributors on our find an ADMIRALTY Distributor page.
The ADMIRALTY Digital Catalogue (ADC) can also provide you with a comprehensive and up-to-date reference of current ADMIRALTY Maritime Data Solutions, with functionality that allows you to search for products by type, scale or a defined route.