are electronic versions of essential ADMIRALTY Nautical Publications, such as Sailing Directions (Pilots) and the Nautical Almanac. Keeping them updated ensures compliance with SOLAS carriage requirements. ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications
Each ENP publication now includes an embedded metadata block for digital product versioning:
. All critical navigational data, including e-NP updates and editions, has migrated to the more secure and modern ADMIRALTY File Share Service (FSS) What are e-NP Publications?
Streamlining Maritime Navigation: A Complete Guide to Managing ADMIRALTY e-NP Publications via the UKHO Digital Product Updates Portal ftp ukhogovuk digital product updates enp publications
Digital versions of sailing directions, mariners' handbooks, and ocean passages.
. The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) maintains these platforms to ensure commercial vessels seamlessly meet SOLAS carriage requirements by keeping their electronic nautical publications updated. Managing these file paths effectively minimizes errors during voyage planning. Navigation Architecture Explained
Public FTP is acceptable for ENP materials. However, internal or pre-release documents require: All critical navigational data, including e-NP updates and
If you are having trouble accessing the FTP server or finding a specific document, it is recommended to contact your system administrator or the support team associated with the ENP Publications portal.
Consider using scripts to automatically download new files, reducing manual intervention.
Ensure the e-NP reader software is regularly updated to the latest version, which can be found in the e-NP section of the FSS. 📂 Managing e-NP Updates
<digitalProductUpdate> <product>Flood Warning API</product> <version>2.4.1</version> <releaseDate>2025-01-20</releaseDate> <endpointChanged>/flood/zones</endpointChanged> <ftpPath>/pub/enp/updates/flood_api_2.4.1_patch.diff</ftpPath> </digitalProductUpdate>
The UK Hydrographic Office has transitioned ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publication (e-NP) updates from its traditional public FTP to the ADMIRALTY File Share Service (FSS). Users can access the new service at https://fss.admiralty.co.uk/ , navigating through 'Digital Product Updates' to 'e-NP' and 'Publications' using previously utilized credentials. KBA-03246 - Customer Service Portal
: Unlike the old FTP, the FSS is an HTTPS-based website compatible with modern browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox . 📂 Managing e-NP Updates