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Port Hydrographer at the Port of London Authority recognised for his contributions to hydrography
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Former Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy recognised for services to international hydrography in latest edition of the annual honour.
Vanessa Blake, UK Hydrographic Office’s Chief Customer Officer, to succeed outgoing Chief Executive Peter Sparkes
The UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM) programme team co-hosted an event with The Royal Society to explore the vital role of seabed mapping in ocean science.
As a world-leading centre for hydrography, we support other nations with their hydrographic understanding and capabilities to support safety of life at sea.
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has taken an important step towards a more sustainable future
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 to 2023 is available to view and download
The waters between Ireland and the UK were once covered by a huge ice sheet comparable in size to the glaciers found today in Antarctica
Retired Dutch Navy Captain recognised for services to international hydrography in latest edition of annual honours
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with the Government of Anguilla (GoA) to provide geospatial data to support safe navigation
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) signs MoUs with Port of London Authority and Peel Ports Group, strengthening collaboration in port sector.
UK Hydrographic Office marks successful participation at 3rd Session of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Assembly in Monaco
More collaborative approach to collecting and sharing data from the marine environment will help tackle climate change, says British MP
Timetable for withdrawal of Standard Nautical Charts and Thematic Charts to be extended beyond 2026 in response to user feedback
The UK Hydrographic Office presents a white paper on the identified opportunities and challenges to the maritime industry, as the sector transforms through decarbonisation and digitalisation.
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has presented the 2021 Alexander Dalrymple Award to the US Office of Coast Survey (OCS) in recognition of its outstanding contribution to global hydrography.
Marking the first time the UKHO supplies data directly to GEBCO, this initiative aims to advance the understanding of ocean bathymetry and support the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
The award was presented by the United Kingdom’s National Hydrographer, Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher, on behalf of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2021 to 2022 is available to view and download
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Recognising seabed mapping authority, data integrity and security standards
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