ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights

Overview

Approved for use by the Flag States of over 80% of ships trading internationally

ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights (ADLL) is an advanced source of navigational light and fog signal information, with coverage of more than 90,000 individual fixed light structures. ADLL also contains a number of lit floating marks including pontoon lights, resilient and buoyant beacons, Single Point Moorings (SPM) and Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Facilities (FPSO).

Part of the ADMIRALTY Digital Publication (ADP) range, ADLL contains all the detail of its paper equivalents, with the added convenience of fast, accurate weekly updates and simple searching of information. These important features can save bridge crews time and reduce the risk of human error.

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.

ADLL equivalents in List of Lights Paper Publications

Compliance

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:

FSAs who accept UKHO's digital nautical publications, but have not issued any specific requirements, may not be listed
If it is not clear whether a FSA accepts UKHO's digital nautical publications as satisfying carriage requirements then shipping companies should contact their FSA or the appropriate Recognised Organisation (RO)
For more information and guidance on the safe and effective use of UKHO's digital nautical publications, please click here
For more information and guidance on IMO requirements on carriage of publications on board ships please read MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.2

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Specifications

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

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Recommended minimum requirements

ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights (ADLL) will run on any PC that meets Microsoft supported 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

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

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

Download the ADP User Guide

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

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.

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.

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 AENP applications using the ADP DVD

Please find the End-user Licence Agreement for ADMIRALTY digital data services below.

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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.

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Official light and fog signal information for over 90,000 light structures

Approved for use by the Flag States of over 80% of ships trading internationally