Published every January in two parts. Part one contains Annual NMs and re-prints of all ADMIRALTY Temporary and Preliminary Notices that are in force from 1 January (NP247(1)).

Part two lists the current editions of Sailing Directions and amendments which have been published in the weekly editions of ADMIRALTY NMs that are in force from 1 January (NP247(1)).

In addition to paper format, this ADMIRALTY publication is available as ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications (AENP). AENPs bring improved efficiency, accuracy and access to information bridge crews need through electronic updating and simple search functionality. (Please Note: Admiralty e-NPs are not downloaded directly from the site. All e-NPs need to be assigned once it has been purchased.)