ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights

Comprehensive coverage​​ of light and fog signal information

Keeping bridge crews informed, compliant and up-to-date, ADLL contains comprehensive coverage of more than 85,000 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.​

Fast and efficient upd​​ates 

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.  

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.

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.

Find out which Flag States have approved the use of ADLL >

Familiarity and reassurance​​

ADLL displays information using easily recognisable formats from printed publications, providing reassurance for users as they switch to digital applications.​​

Approved by the Flag States of over 80% of ships trading internationally, ADLL provides the same level of compliance as traditional ADMIRALTY paper-based publications, for ships trading under these Flag States. Where we are aware that a Flag State Authority (FSA) has issued documentation on the acceptance of UKHO's digital nautical publications or provided guidance on their use, we have listed it in the table below. 

Important notes:​​

Below you'll find important information regarding compatibility. If you require further information please contact your ADMIRALTY Chart Agent. 

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Recommended minimum requirements 

ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights (ADLL) will run on any PC that meets the Microsoft recommended minimum specification for the following operating systems:

Operating systems should have the most recent Service Pack installed. In addition, systems will require: a DVD drive, keyboard, Microsoft mouse (or some other compatible pointing device), super VGA (800 x 600) video adapter or better with suitable monitor and at least 1GB of available disk space. 

Important notes:

• ​Systems should be capable of receiving emails up to 1.25Mb in size.




• ADLL and other ADMIRALTY Digital Publications (ADP) can be installed on any standalone computer, which meets the hardware recommendations for the operating system installed




• ADLL is designed to be registered to individual PCs and is not suitable for use across a network




• We will not be in a position to support ADP on Operating Systems where Microsoft support has been withdrawn i.e. Microsoft XP

ADMIRALTY Digital Publications Software Developer Kit (SDK) and Developer's Pack

 ​Our SDK allows you to integrate ADP into your ECDIS or application. You can find out more about the kit and how to access our technical resources on our ADMIRALTY Digital Publications SDK page.

Visit the ADMIRALTY Digital Publications SDK page >

​ADP Online Updating Service

We supply all ADLL customers with weekly electronic updates via Internet download, email or disc. If you are unable to take advantage of the automatic updating option for ADLL, you can get your updates using our online updating service. On this site you can download and apply updates by area to:

• ​ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights




• ADMIRALTY Digital Radio Signals 1, 3, 4, 5




• ADMIRALTY Digital Radio Signals 2




• ​ADMIRALTY Digital Radio Signals 6




• ADMIRALTY TotalTide

Access the ADP Online Updating Service >

​Below you will find information to support you in your use of the ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights, including a detailed user guide and support films. 

If you cannot find the answer to your questions, then whom you contact will depend on the nature of your query. Please see who to contact below for more details.

The ADMIRALTY Digital Publications User Guide​​

Includes information on getting started, installation, updates, maintenance, uninstalling and other support topics.

Download the ADP User Guide 

ADMIRALTY Digital Publications Support F​ilms 

Guides to activation, downloading updates, generating a support file and uninstalling ADP are all available on our YouTube Channel, ADMIRALTY TV.

View all ADP Support Films​ ​

Download ADP Software

ADP software can be downloaded on our public FTP website using the following login credentials (the username and password details are case sensitive).

URL: FTP://ukho.gov.uk​

Username: ukhopublic

Password: Public12345

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.

Download the guide to update ADP and e-NP applications using the ADP DVD 

Who to contac​t?

In the first instance, please contact the Chart Agent 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.

Pricing​

ADLL is licensed on an annual basis at the following recommended retail prices, with each purchase including a second user licence for backup purposes. Please note that prices do not include VAT and other local taxes.

Each ADLL area: £66.5​0

ADLL world coverage: £598.50

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 Chart Agent.

Fleet discount based on the total number of licence​​s held by a single shipping company:

Discount for additional areas purchased durin​g the licence period:

Choosing, ordering and managing your ADLL Lice​nce

We sell the ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights through an international network of experienced and trusted chart agents. Please contact your ADMIRALTY Chart Agent to discuss the right package of charts for you and the appropriate pricing model. If you don’t have a preferred chart agent, then you can search a list of worldwide ADMIRALTY Chart Agents on our find an ADMIRALTY Chart Agent page.

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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.

Find out more about the ADC >