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Head of the Oman National Hydrographic Office recognised for his contributions to hydrography by being awarded the 2025 Alexander Dalrymple Award
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 to 2025 is available to view and download
The UKHO recognises the impact seabed mapping has on enabling ocean action on World Hydrography Day and at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice in June.
The UKHO has appointed Vanessa Blake, who has been Interim Chief Executive since May 2024, as its Chief Executive on a permanent basis.
The Harbour Masters’ Guide to Hydrographic and Maritime Information Exchange is a joint publication from the UKHO and the UK Harbour Masters’ Association.
A new report reveals the significant economic and environmental benefit of seabed mapping within the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2023 to 2024 is available to view and download
Raising awareness on the importance of hydrography in improving our knowledge and understanding of the world's seas and oceans.
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
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