ADMIRALTY Digital Radio Signals

Overview

ADMIRALTY Digital Radio Signals (ADRS) aids ongoing safety, security and compliance by helping bridge crews to manage communications and meet reporting regulations

Part of the ADMIRALTY Digital Publication (ADP) range, each ADRS volume 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.

ADMIRALTY Digital Radio Signals is the world's most comprehensive and authoritative source of information on all aspects of radio communications.

Sold as three separate applications, ADRS includes:

ADRS 1, 3, 4, 5 - Information to assist bridge crews in routine radio communications, receiving and providing weather reports and safety information, pollution and quarantine reporting, as well as seeking Telemedical Assistance Services (TMAS). This application also provides detailed procedures in the event of distress or SAR incident
ADRS 2 - Positional and timekeeping references to aid the calculation of positions and times worldwide. Coverage includes worldwide listings of radar beacons, VHF radio-direction-finding stations, known AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN), Radio beacons transmitting DGPS corrections, International radio time signal broadcast details and International standard and daylight saving times and dates
ADRS 6 - Essential information for 4,000 service locations worldwide, including detailed pilot, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) and port information with their respective contact details and procedures

Quality assured information you can trust

Produced by the world experts in maritime navigation information, the ADP portfolio has been designed to meet high navigational standards, as well as UKHO's own internal quality assurance processes.

Compliance with SOLAS and Flag States

All ADRS applications are widely accepted as meeting SOLAS carriage requirements and are 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 radio signal 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

All ADRS applications allow 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.

ADRS equivalents in Radio Signals Paper Publications

To help you purchase the most suitable ADRS Areas, you can check the ADRS equivalents in Radio Signals Paper Publications.

ADRS equivalents in Radio Signals Paper Publications

Compliance

Approved by the Flag States of over 80% of ships trading internationally, ADRS 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 International Maritime Organization (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

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

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ADP Online Updating Service

We supply all ADRS customers with weekly electronic updates via Internet download, email or disc. If you are unable to take advantage of the automatic updating option for ADRS, 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 ADRS 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 ADRS 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

The terms and conditions for using ADMIRALTY Digital Publications.

Download the ADP End User Licence Agreement

Choosing, ordering and managing your ADRS Licence

ADRS 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 maritime radio communications information worldwide