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UK Hydrographic Office appoints Chief Technology Officer
Terry Makewell joins the UKHO as Chief Technology Officer
UK Hydrographic Office welcomes publication of UK Government ‘Future of the Sea’ Report
Major study sets out recommendations to help the UK unlock potential of ocean industries, with the UK’s expertise in hydrography highlighted as a key strength
UKHO features on BBC One’s ‘Antiques Road Trip’
The Antiques Road Trip visited the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office to learn about its 200-year history and modern capabilities
UKHO Apprentice wins Bridgwater and Taunton College Apprenticeship Award
Sophie Hodson, UKHO Finance Apprentice, wins Bridgwater and Taunton College's 'Apprenticeship Champion' Award
UKHO features in new UK Chamber of Shipping film
New Chamber of Shipping film showcases the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s role in supporting HMS Queen Elizabeth and relief efforts after Hurricane Irma
UKHO supports safe arrival of HMS Queen Elizabeth into Portsmouth
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office supported HMS Queen Elizabeth’s entry by providing hydrographic and marine geospatial expertise
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UK Hydrographic Office appoints Chief Technology Officer
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ISO 9001:2015
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Commonwealth Marine Economies (CME) Programme: year 2 projects in the Caribbean
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What we do
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) collects and supplies hydrographic and geospatial data for the Royal Navy and merchant shipping, to protect lives at sea. Working with other national hydrographic offices, we set and raise global standards of hydrography, cartography and navigation.
UKHO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.
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Adam Singer
Non-executive Chair, UKHO
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John Humphrey
UKHO Chief Executive
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Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE
National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive
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Heather Tayler
Non-executive Director
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Peter Davis OBE
Director of Corporate Services
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Alison Henwood
Non-executive director, UKHO
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Captain Gary Hesling
Captain HM and Hydrographer of the Navy
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Marion Leslie
Non-executive director, UKHO
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Tom Loosemore
Non-executive director, UKHO
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UK Hydrographic Office
Admiralty Way
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2DN
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Main switchboard +44 (0)1823 484444
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Radio Navigational Warnings +44 (0)1823 353 448
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Direct Number +44 (0)1823 483899
International Cartographic Training
Email jeff.bryant@ukho.gov.uk
International Cartographic Training +44 (0)1823 483821
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