. 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?
The original Admiralty FTP download site has been retired. The UKHO now directs users to the , accessible via a standard web browser at https://fss.admiralty.co.uk . ftp ukhogovuk digital product updates enp publications
For years, bridge crews accessed weekly chart updates and electronic books using standard FTP clients with the legacy ukhopublic login. However, modern cybersecurity standards and IT updates prompted the UKHO to deprecate the old server. The UKHO now directs users to the ,
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then echo "[$(date)] Sync successful. Triggering ENP import." >> $LOG_FILE /usr/local/bin/process_enp_publications.py else echo "[$(date)] FTP ERROR: Check credentials or network." >> $LOG_FILE # Send alert to IT Ops mail -s "FTP UKHogovuk Failure" dsi@agency.gov.uk < $LOG_FILE fi if [ $
While the modern gov.uk domain primarily uses HTTPS for web-based access, legacy and high-volume data transfers—particularly for publications—still reference FTP (File Transfer Protocol) repositories. Here is what you need to know.
When internet access on board is limited or restricted by bandwidth, direct manual acquisition of specific software components or individual book databases becomes necessary. The public UKHO server serves as an essential secondary or alternative source to traditional physical update DVDs. Repository Credentials and URL
or update files for your specific e-NP editions (e.g., e-NP1, e-NP2) on the