RAdm Rhett Hatcher

Biography

As Director of Data Acquisition, Rhett is responsible for building partnerships which underpin the UKHO’s role as a world-leading centre for hydrography and marine geospatial data.

Working with the Global Partnering and Engagement team, Rhett has developed a range of national and international partnerships, with relationships spanning UK and foreign governments, hydrographic offices and other data suppliers. By working with these partners, the UKHO is able to develop world leading products that utilise marine geospatial data, spanning from seabed to surface, offshore and beyond.

Rhett’s work with the UKHO’s Hydrographic Programmes team also enables the delivery of key seabed mapping initiatives which are helping coastal states to support shipping and sustainable development around the world.