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The UKHO hosted an event last week at the Museum of Somerset, Taunton, in celebration of World Hydrography Day
Britain's world-leading hydrographers and marine geospatial specialists at the UK Hydrographic Office are committed to supporting G7 action on pledges.
Recognising seabed mapping authority, data integrity and security standards
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UKHO will provide bathymetric data, gridded map products and advise on data management methods and best practice to support the complete mapping of the world’s oceans by 2030
Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE appointed Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the UK Hydrographic Office
An assessment of the 2020 hydrographic survey
An assessment of the 2015 hydrographic survey
Peter Sparkes appointed Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the UK Hydrographic Office
An assessment of the 2018 hydrographic survey
An assessment of the 2018 hydrographic survey.
Sophie Hodson, UKHO Finance Apprentice, wins Bridgwater and Taunton College's 'Apprenticeship Champion' Award
Director of the Chilean Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service has been awarded for his contribution to world hydrography
This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund programmes in the Overseas Territories.
Routine resurveys are undertaken in areas where the seabed itself is highly mobile.
Peter has spent his entire career as a Civil Servant in the Ministry of Defence. He has worked in many locations at home and overseas, and in a wide variety of jobs and functions, more recently with a focus on governance and…
Timetable for withdrawal of Standard Nautical Charts and Thematic Charts to be extended beyond 2026 in response to user feedback
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2018 to 2019 is available to view and download
Information on CME Programme outputs providing marine data and capacity building in the Caribbean.
An assessment of the 2019 hydrographic survey
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