PUB 116: List of Lights, Radio Aids and Fog Signals (2026)
Navigate the waters of the Baltic Sea, Kattegat, the Belts and Sound, and the Gulf of Bothnia with confidence using PUB 116: List of Lights, Radio Aids and Fog Signals (2026). Published by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), this official annual reference provides comprehensive information on lights and other navigational aids maintained by foreign governments throughout the region.
Designed to complement official nautical charts, PUB 116 contains detailed information that cannot be fully depicted on charts alone. Mariners will find listings for major lighthouses, lighted buoys, radio beacons, RACONs, fog signals, and other essential aids to navigation, making it an indispensable resource for voyage planning and safe passage. Each annual edition is updated with the latest available navigational information to help ensure accuracy while operating in international waters.
Whether you're a commercial mariner, ship's officer, professional navigator, or long-distance cruiser, PUB 116 is an essential addition to your onboard navigation library.
Features
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Official NGA Publication 116 – 2026 Edition
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Covers the Baltic Sea, Kattegat, the Belts and Sound, and the Gulf of Bothnia
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Comprehensive listings of lights, radio aids, and fog signals
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Includes RACONs, radiobeacons, and other aids to navigation
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Annual edition with updated navigational information
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Essential companion to official nautical charts
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Ideal for voyage planning and safe international navigation
Perfect For
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Commercial shipping
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Merchant marine officers
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Professional navigators
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Tug and towing operators
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Maritime academies and training programs
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Offshore vessel operators
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Bluewater cruising sailors
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Marine navigation libraries
The PUB 116: List of Lights, Radio Aids and Fog Signals (2026) is a trusted navigation reference for mariners operating in Northern European waters. Keep this official NGA publication aboard to enhance situational awareness, support accurate voyage planning, and navigate safely using the latest published information on regional aids to navigation.