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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
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.
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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 ADRS 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 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.
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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.
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.