Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes joins the UKHO as UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, where he will work with global partners to support the safe and sustainable use of our oceans
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Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Thursday, 07 November 2019
The systematic survey of the UK’s coastal waters
Tuesday, 05 November 2019
UK Hydrographic Office, with support from government partners, working with 17 Commonwealth states to support the safe and sustainable use of our oceans
Wednesday, 09 October 2019
This report has been compiled in response to the government’s 2018 launch of a new framework to assess staff wellbeing.
Monday, 07 October 2019
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2018 to 2019 is available to view and download
Friday, 04 October 2019
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2018 to 2019
Monday, 23 September 2019
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
An overview of the archive, accessing the Archive, and how to order copies of Archive material
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
Tuesday, 02 July 2019
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
Friday, 31 May 2019
Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE appointed Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the UK Hydrographic Office
Friday, 31 May 2019
Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE appointed Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the UK Hydrographic Office
Thursday, 16 May 2019
The systematic survey of the UK’s coastal waters
Thursday, 25 April 2019
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has today welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to officially open its new headquarters in Admiralty Way, Taunton.
Friday, 29 March 2019
Sophie Prescott, UKHO Digital Marketing Communications Executive, wins ‘Career Development’ Somerset Apprenticeship Award
Friday, 29 March 2019
Sophie Prescott, UKHO Digital Marketing Communications Executive, wins ‘Career Development’ Somerset Apprenticeship Award
Thursday, 21 March 2019
Bespoke Security of Navigation, Stabilisation Advice and Training (SONSAT) to support maritime security and safety of navigation
Friday, 08 February 2019
Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP visits UKHO to congratulate staff on vital contributions to Defence, UK Government and economic growth around the world
Tuesday, 05 February 2019
UK Hydrographic Office, with support from Maritime & Coastguard Agency, work with representatives from 10 Overseas Territories to support maritime trade within their waters
Thursday, 24 January 2019
UK Government aims to support autonomous navigation and map over 6 million square kilometres of the world’s oceans
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
UKHO achieves Highly Commended in the ‘Large Employer’ category at National Apprenticeship Awards
Monday, 10 December 2018
Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE, the current UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, is appointed as Acting Chief Executive & Accounting Officer.
Thursday, 22 November 2018
UKHO presents Guyanese Government with findings from a recent seabed mapping campaign to support the sustainable growth of its blue economy
Wednesday, 07 November 2018
The UK Hydrographic Office has been awarded Highly Commended in the ‘large employer’ category at the National STEM Inspiration Awards
Thursday, 01 November 2018
Pioneering government-funded study looks at how navigational and wider marine geospatial data can support the safe navigation of autonomous vessels
Monday, 29 October 2018
The UK Hydrographic Office has been shortlisted for a national STEM Inspiration Award in the ‘large employer’ category (more than 250 employees).
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
2018 Alexander Dalrymple Award presented to Mr Jeff Bryant, former International Training and Capacity Building Manager at the UK Hydrographic Office.
Monday, 08 October 2018
Government invests £5 million to help the UK Hydrographic Office and partner bodies on Geospatial Commission maximise the value of location-based information
Thursday, 27 September 2018
UK Hydrographic Office named the South West’s ‘Large Employer of the Year’ at National Apprenticeship Awards
Tuesday, 04 September 2018
Cathrine Armour appointed Director of Customer Division to support the UKHO’s development as a marine geospatial information agency
Thursday, 02 August 2018
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2017 to 2018 is available to view and download
Friday, 29 June 2018
Britain's world-leading hydrographers and marine geospatial specialists at the UK Hydrographic Office are committed to supporting G7 action on pledges.
Monday, 22 August 2016
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has submitted a planning application to Taunton Deane Borough Council for its new office accommodation
Friday, 29 January 2016
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are in a rare planetary alignment during morning nautical twilight
Wednesday, 06 May 2015
UKHO Data Archiving Centre INSPIRE Portal – Data Refresh
Tuesday, 07 April 2015
UKHO releases two Special Purpose Charts to support Vanuatu relief effort.
Tuesday, 06 January 2015
Brian Larcombe has been honoured with an MBE for services to the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and to Industrial Relations.
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Marion Leslie, Managing Director of Thomson Reuters Pricing & Reference Services has been appointed Non-Executive Director at the UKHO
Monday, 01 December 2014
Ian Moncrieff will retire from UKHO, after 8 years as National Hydrographer, Chief Operating Officer and finally Chief Executive.
Wednesday, 05 November 2014
UKHO Alexander Dalrymple Award presented to Captain Peter Kortenoeven RNLN
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