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Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
A survey report on the current international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW) training requirements.
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
How to propose a new survey, what data the UKHO requires for a nautical chart, and how to report safety critical information or errors in our products
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
The home of UK Hydrographic Office on GOV.UK. The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data to support safe, secure and thriving oceans.
The Environment Agency manages Lydney Harbour on the River Severn.
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
Find out about MCA’s bathymetric data collection programme, how to share data with MCA, and guidance for offshore developers.
An overview of the UKHO Archive, accessing our archive and ordering copies of archive material.
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
The UKHO Archive Information Asset Register (IAR) contributes to the government-wide IAR, available through the Office of Public Sector Information.
Overview of the Civil Service Jobs vX system for recruiters, including search and table layouts.
How to conduct a risk assessment before using an electronic chart system in raster chart display system (RCDS) mode for primary navigation.
How wind farms and wave and tidal energy devices can endanger navigation, emergency response operations, marine radar and GPS communications.
South East byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
How to carry out a risk assessment if you are applying for a bespoke permit that includes discharging hazardous chemicals and elements to surface water.
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