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As a world-leading centre for hydrography, we support other nations with their hydrographic understanding and capabilities to support safety of life at sea.
This roadmap sets out our sustainability journey and our ambition over the coming years to address the sustainability challenges facing our industry
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has taken an important step towards a more sustainable future
Careers in the UK Hydrographic Office
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data to support safe, secure and thriving oceans. UKHO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence .
How the UK Hydrographic Office is directed and managed.
The UK Hydrographic Office has donated survey equipment and cartographic software to Ukraine to support safer navigation in the area and keep waters safe
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 to 2023 is available to view and download
An overview of the UKHO Archive, accessing our archive and ordering copies of archive material.
Routine resurveys are undertaken in areas where the seabed itself is highly mobile.
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh OBE as the United Kingdom’s new National Hydrographer.
An assessment of the 2022 hydrographic survey.
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