As a world-leading centre for hydrography, we support other nations with their hydrographic understanding and capabilities to support safety of life at sea.
Uk Hydrographic Office
- Statistical data set: Drink-drive rehabilitation course statistics
- Guidance: Nightingale courts and extra court capacity
- Transparency data: Honours and Appointments: March 2024
- Policy paper: Offender Management in Custody – post-release action plan
- Guidance: MGN 640 (M+F) Amendment 1 medical fitness requirements
- Guidance: UK marine equipment database
- Guidance: MIN 538 Amendment 6 (M) Codes of practice – authorisation of certifying authorities
- Guidance: MSN 1886 Amendment 2 MLC and ILO 188 medical standards
- Guidance: United Kingdom Single Issuing Authority (UKSIA)
- Transparency data: Low Pay Commissioners fees and expenses, April 2021 to March 2022
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.
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.
HM Nautical Almanac Office provides the daily rise, set and twilight times in October for the British Isles
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 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
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 to 2023 is available to view and download
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
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh OBE as the United Kingdom’s new National Hydrographer.
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.
An assessment of the 2022 hydrographic survey.
An assessment of the 2022 hydrographic survey.
An assessment of the 2022 hydrographic survey.
An assessment of the 2022 hydrographic survey.
An assessment of the 2022 hydrographic survey.
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 effective data collection and enhanced accessibility critical to the UK’s safety, security and economic prosperity
More collaborative approach to collecting and sharing data from the marine environment will help tackle climate change, says British MP
Guidance on how to report a security vulnerability on any UK Hydrographic Office service or system, including Admiralty websites or other associated services.
Timetable for withdrawal of Standard Nautical Charts and Thematic Charts to be extended beyond 2026 in response to user feedback
Information about the UKHO and its activities of interest to Regional Hydrographic Commissions.
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 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.
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.
The systematic survey of the UK’s coastal waters
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
Enabling safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
This project is one of three workstreams geared to helping the island meet its international maritime obligations and assist in understanding the marine environment.
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
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2021 to 2022 is available to view and download
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2021 to 2022 is available to view and download
Business leader has been confirmed in the role after holding the post on an interim basis for one year
Recognising seabed mapping authority, data integrity and security standards
UKHO sets out transition plan for fully digital chart portfolio by end of 2026
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