Admiralty - NP085 - List of lights and Fog Signals - West side N Pacific

Navigate the Western North Pacific with Confidence
The *List of Lights and Fog Signals – West Side North Pacific* is the definitive paper guide for mariners operating in one of the most critical maritime corridors. This volume (NP085, Volume M) provides exhaustive data on over 1,500 navigational aids, including lighthouses, lightships, and fog signals, ensuring vessels can plot safe courses in high-traffic zones. With coverage spanning latitudes from 0° to 66.7°N and longitudes from 112.5°E to 179°W, it eliminates guesswork in regions where precision is non-negotiable.

Built for Real-World Maritime Challenges
Unlike digital alternatives, this paper guide is immune to power failures, signal loss, or cyber threats—critical advantages in remote or high-risk areas. Each entry includes the international light number, exact geographic coordinates, light characteristics (e.g., flash patterns, intensity), elevation, and range in nautical miles. The included tables for calculating visibility ranges allow crews to anticipate conditions before they arise, reducing risks in low-visibility scenarios.

Updated and Reliable for Commercial Operations
Published in 2020 as the 6th edition, this volume is part of a 15-volume series trusted by the global maritime industry. Updates are disseminated through *Notices to Mariners*, ensuring the data remains current. Weighing 1.9 kg, it’s designed for durability and ease of use on bridge decks, with a clear layout that prioritizes quick reference during critical operations.

This paper guide delivers essential navigation data for the western North Pacific, covering lighthouses, lightships, and fog signals with precise coordinates, light characteristics, and visibility ranges. Published in 2020 (6th edition), it spans latitudes 0° to 66.7°N and longitudes 112.5°E to 179°W, excluding the western Philippines, East China Sea, and Yellow Sea. The 1.9 kg volume includes tables for calculating geographic and luminous ranges, foreign language equivalents, and structural descriptions for over 1,500 navigational aids.

For over two centuries, this hydrographic authority has set the global standard for maritime navigation publications. Its data underpins safety for commercial shipping, naval operations, and offshore industries, with a legacy of precision that spans every major ocean. The organization’s paper guides remain the benchmark for reliability in environments where digital systems are impractical or vulnerable.

• This guide ensures unmatched reliability in remote or high-risk areas where digital systems may fail, providing instant access to critical navigation data without dependency on power or connectivity.
• Its paper format is engineered for durability, resisting water, salt, and rough handling on bridge decks.
• Updated through *Notices to Mariners*, it guarantees current information for safe passage in the western North Pacific’s complex waters.
• The clear, structured layout prioritizes quick reference, reducing response time during critical operations.
• As part of a 15-volume global series, it offers consistent, standardized data trusted by commercial mariners worldwide.