Admiralty Digital Publications - Thomas Gunn

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Admiralty Digital PublicationsWhat are AdmiraltyDigital Publications?Admiralty Digital Publications (ADP)are a collection of digital versions ofthe UKHO’s industry leading AdmiraltyNautical Publications, used by marinersaround the world.ADP has been designed to meet SOLAScarriage requirements and, whereapproved by the vessel's Flag State, canreplace the requirement for carriage oftraditional Admiralty paper publications.ADP currently includes;Admiralty TotalTide (ATT) – theworld’s most comprehensive tidalprediction program, the digitalequivalent of 4 paper volumes ofAdmiralty Tide Tables.Admiralty Digital Radio SignalsVolume 6 (ADRS6) - maritime radiocommunications information for pilotservices, vessel traffic services andport operations for 3000 separateservice locations worldwide. The digitalequivalent of 5 paper publicationswhich equate to Admiralty Radio SignalsVolume 6.There are more in development.All three digital publications areprovided on a single CD and can beindividually licensed, installed, used andupdated via a single common interfacethat is quick and easy to use.Admiralty Digital List of Lights (ADLL)- light and fog signal information on morethan 70,000 unique structures from acrossthe world, the digital equivalent of 11paper volumes of Admiralty List of Lights....because safety matters

Features and BenefitsThe Future ofNavigationAdmiralty Digital Publications enablethe mariner to make the transition fromtraditional paper publications to a newdigital alternative. ADP forms part ofthe UKHO drive towards the digitalfuture of navigation and complimentsthe digital chart range of Admiraltyproducts and services.Official Data you canTrustAll applications within ADP have beendesigned by the UK Hydrographic Officeto meet the stringent navigationalrequirements of the commercial mariner.The data content is exactly the same asthat provided in the equivalent paperpublications but the digital formatallows more flexible ways of viewing andsearching for information.CompliantFast & EfficientUpdatingAll applications are sold fully updatedat the time of purchase and updates areprovided electronically via the internet,email or CD every week as part ofthe subscription price. The updatingprocess is completed in seconds, greatlyreducing time and effort spent in manualcorrection and minimising the risk ofhuman error.Backup LicenceEach ADP application includes asecond backup licence provided freeof charge to ensure that a vessel isnever left without access to essentialnavigational information.Global CoverageAll ADP products provide true globalcoverage divided into 10 regions to provideflexibility and simplicity of purchase.The UK Maritime and CoastguardAgency (MCA) and many other MarineRegulatory Authorities accept ADPas meeting the requirements for thecarriage of official nautical publicationsto support the planning and executionof a voyage under the Merchant ShippingSafety of Navigation Regulations 2002.Full, up to date details of MarineRegulatory Authorities grantingequivalence for ADLL, ATT and ADRS6are available on the UKHO website atwww.ukho.gov.uk...because safety matters

Admiralty TotalTideAdmiralty TotalTide is the world’s mostcomprehensive tidal prediction programproviding fast, accurate tidal height andtidal stream predictions for over 7,000ports and more than 3,000 tidal streamstations worldwide.Instant Port PredictionsAdmiralty TotalTide enables you toselect and simultaneously calculate tidalheights for multiple ports for up to sevenconsecutive days.Improved SituationalAwarenessReal time tidal stream rate and directionpredictions can be overlaid on thedetailed chart-based display andupdated every 60 seconds to maximisesituational awareness.Visual Display for SafePort EntryPredictions are enhanced by thecalculation of periods of safe port entrybased on vessel draft and mastheadheight. Results are clearly displayed asa diagram and summarised on the tidalgraph. All information is displayed inthe familiar format used in the paperAdmiralty Tide Tables. Special night andtwilight display options ensure optimumvisibility at all times.UpdatingThe UKHO is continually updating itsworldwide database of harmonic andnon harmonic continents. This databasecontains over one million tidal constantsand, in line with the Admiralty Tide tables,updates are issued on a annual basis.Mariners using Admiralty Total Tide tomeet carriage requirements for tidalpublications must ensure that the latestavailable version is used.Tidal ExtremesThe extremes page provides informationon the minimum and maximum tidalheights across the selected calender year.Coverage1-4 Europe, Northern Waters and Mediterranean5 Red Sea, the Gulf & Indian Ocean (northern part)6 Singapore to Japan & Philippines7 Australia & Borneo8 Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, N & S America (west coast)9 North America (E coast) and Caribbean10 South Atlantic and Indian Ocean (southern part)...because safety matters

Admiralty Digital List of LightsADLL is the world’s most advancedsource of light and fog signal informationavailable to the international mariner.Providing full details of over 70,000individual structures world wideand equivalent to the UKHO’s paperAdmiralty Lights List.Simple IntuitiveInterfaceAll information is displayed both in thetraditional and familiar tabular formused in the paper publication and in ageographical window using familiar chartsymbols.Match Trading PatternsADLL can be customised to match yourtrading patterns. Lights can be groupedand saved in special user-defined filesto enable users to quickly retrieveinformation for specific routes andtrading areas. Toolbars, screen layoutand views can all be tailored to suit youroperational requirements.UpdatingThe use of digital technology allowsthe ADLL dataset to be updated quickly,accurately and with a minimum ofmanual intervention. Compared to thepaper equivalent this represents a majortime saving.Full Print and ExportFacilitiesThe details of lights and fog signals canbe both printed and exported into a rangeof other applications such as MS Wordand MS Excel for use in operational andnavigational activities such as passageplanning, with 100% accuracy.Comprehensive SearchFacilitiesThe database can be searched eitherusing the geographic window, text stringsor geographic positions.Coverage1+2 Northern Europe and the Baltic3 Northern Waters4 Mediterranean and Black Seas5 Red Sea, the Gulf & Indian Ocean (northern part)6 Singapore to Sea of Okhotsk & Philippines (W coast)7 Australia, Borneo and Philippines (E coast)8 Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, N&S America (W coast)9 North America (E coast) and Caribbean10 South Atlantic and Indian Ocean (southern part)...because safety matters

Admiralty Digital Radio Signals Volume 6ADRS 6 provides mariners with accessto comprehensive maritime radiocommunications information for portservices, vessel traffic services and portoperations for more than 3000 servicelocations around the world. With thecontent equivalent to the UKHO’s paperAdmiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6and updated on a weekly basis either byCD, email or via the internet it representsa major advance in the delivery and useof navigational information.Simple IntuitiveInterfaceAll information is displayed both inthe traditional and familiar tabularform used in the paper publication andin a geographical window using clearsymbols and text.Match to TradingPatternsService locations can be grouped andsaved in special user-defined filesbased on specific routes or trading areasto enable fast retrieval of information.Toolbars, screen layout and views canall be tailored to suit your operationalrequirements.UpdatingThe use of digital technology allowsthe ADRS6 dataset to be updated withquickly, accurately and with a minimumof manual intervention. Compared tothe paper equivalent this represents amajor time saving.ComprehensiveSearch FacilitiesThe database can be searched eitherusing the geographic window, textstrings or geographic positions.Full Print and ExportFacilitiesThe details of ADRS6 lights andfog signals can be both printedand exported into a range of otherapplications such as MS Word andMS Excel for use in operational andnavigational activities such as passageplanning, with 100% accuracy.Coverage1+2 UK & Northern Europe (Die Ems to Gibraltar)3 Northern Waters, the Baltic & Germany4 Mediterranean & Black Seas5 Red Sea , the Gulf & Indian Ocean (northern part)6 Singapore to Sea of Okhotsk & Philippines (W coast)7 Australia, Borneo and Philippines (E coast)8 Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, N & S America (W coast)9 North America (E coast) & Caribbean10 South Atlantic & Indian Ocean (southern part)...because safety matters