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2020 Alexander Dalrymple Award presented to Vice Admiral Dr Harjo Susmoro

2020 Alexander Dalrymple Award presented to Vice Admiral Dr Harjo Susmoro

Monday, 05 September 2022

The award was presented by the United Kingdom’s National Hydrographer, Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher, on behalf of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office...

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UK Hydrographic Office 2021 2022 Annual Report released

UK Hydrographic Office 2021 2022 Annual Report released

Friday, 19 August 2022

The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2021 to 2022 is available to view and download...

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UKHO appoints Marion Leslie as Non Executive Chair

UKHO appoints Marion Leslie as Non Executive Chair

Wednesday, 17 August 2022

Business leader has been confirmed in the role after holding the post on an interim basis for one year ...

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UKHO receives CoreTrustSeal accreditation

UKHO receives CoreTrustSeal accreditation

Wednesday, 03 August 2022

Recognising seabed mapping authority, data integrity and security standards ...

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UKHO calls for UK Government organisations involved in seabed mapping to join newly unveiled UK Centre for Seabed Mapping

UKHO calls for UK Government organisations involved in seabed mapping to join newly unveiled UK Centre for Seabed Mapping

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Initiative aims to increase the global coverage, quality, and accessibility of seabed mapping data through collaboration and the creation of a more in...

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UKHO introduces the new Seabed Mapping App

UKHO introduces the new Seabed Mapping App

Thursday, 30 June 2022

The Seabed Mapping App is now available on the ADMIRALTY Marine Data Portal...

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UKHO data to help drive maritime trade and growth in Cayman Islands

UKHO data to help drive maritime trade and growth in Cayman Islands

Thursday, 16 June 2022

Seabed mapping survey sheds light on the shape of the sea floor and habitat areas in surrounding waters, supports the islands’ sustainable blue econom...

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Report: Marine geospatial collaboration will reaffirm the UK’s role as a global leader in ocean science

Report: Marine geospatial collaboration will reaffirm the UK’s role as a global leader in ocean science

Wednesday, 11 May 2022

A collaborative study from partners across government, industry and academia reveals that groups responsible for gathering marine geospatial informat...

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UKHO provides S 100 navigation data for Mayflower Autonomous Ship during at sea testing before departure for US coast

UKHO provides S 100 navigation data for Mayflower Autonomous Ship during at sea testing before departure for US coast

Monday, 04 April 2022

Sea trial aims to contribute to the user case and development of S-100 and marks first time S-100 data is tested aboard an unmanned or autonomous vess...

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UKHO signs collaboration agreement with The Nippon Foundation GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project

UKHO signs collaboration agreement with The Nippon Foundation GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project

Friday, 18 March 2022

The UKHO will provide bathymetric data, gridded map products and advise on data management methods and best practice to support the complete mapping o...

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UKHO announces S 102 Bathymetric Surface data set sea trial project in collaboration with Port of London Authority and SEAiq Pilot

UKHO announces S 102 Bathymetric Surface data set sea trial project in collaboration with Port of London Authority and SEAiq Pilot

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

First-ever live sea trial to test IHO S-100 product specification, support safety case for S-102 and contribute to the development process of S-100 da...

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UKHO supports maritime trade and economic growth in Belize

UKHO supports maritime trade and economic growth in Belize

Thursday, 10 February 2022

UKHO conducts seabed mapping surveys in Belize to support management of the marine environment and economic development...

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Geovation launches environmental challenge to tackle coastal pollution

Geovation launches environmental challenge to tackle coastal pollution

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Geovation has launched a challenge with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to find a sustainable solution to tackle diffuse coastal pollution....

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UKHO’s Diffuse Coastal Pollution Challenge with Geovation

UKHO’s Diffuse Coastal Pollution Challenge with Geovation

Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Calling applicants - By Mark Casey, Head of Research, Design and Innovation...

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UKHO launches Tidal API platform with expanded coverage for British and Irish waters

UKHO launches Tidal API platform with expanded coverage for British and Irish waters

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Tidal API replaces UK Tidal API to strengthen UKHO’s tidal prediction services...

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UKHO becomes Strategic Member of Open Geospatial Consortium

UKHO becomes Strategic Member of Open Geospatial Consortium

Monday, 29 November 2021

By upgrading to Strategic Membership, UKHO will bring its expertise and leadership in accessing and utilising marine geospatial data in support of saf...

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UK Hydrographic Office 2020 2021 Annual Report released

UK Hydrographic Office 2020 2021 Annual Report released

Friday, 29 October 2021

The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2020 to 2021 is available to view and download...

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UKHO revamps ADMIRALTY EasyTide with new platform and website

UKHO revamps ADMIRALTY EasyTide with new platform and website

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

New ADMIRALTY EasyTide website to provide seamless access to tidal prediction services...

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UKHO confirms Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher as National Hydrographer & Deputy Chief Executive

UKHO confirms Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher as National Hydrographer & Deputy Chief Executive

Monday, 26 July 2021

Expanded remit to include leadership of UKHO Defence Team...

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UKHO announces appointment of Interim Non Executive Chair

UKHO announces appointment of Interim Non Executive Chair

Monday, 12 July 2021

Marion Leslie appointed Interim Non-Executive Chair following six years as Non-Executive Director at the UKHO...

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HydroSurv wins ADMIRALTY Coastal Inundation Challenge

HydroSurv wins ADMIRALTY Coastal Inundation Challenge

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

UKHO announce HydroSurv as the winner of its latest challenge to identify how marine geospatial data can be used to identify areas at risk of coastal ...

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UK Hydrographic Office appoints Chief Executive

UK Hydrographic Office appoints Chief Executive

Friday, 30 April 2021

Peter Sparkes appointed Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the UK Hydrographic Office...

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UKHO supports Mayflower Autonomous Ship project with marine data

UKHO supports Mayflower Autonomous Ship project with marine data

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Information about Plymouth Sound to bookend milestone first Transatlantic autonomous vessel crossing ...

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UKHO donates second hand laptops to support students with remote learning

UKHO donates second hand laptops to support students with remote learning

Thursday, 04 March 2021

As the pandemic highlights the need for greater access to online platforms to support children with their education, the UKHO provides laptops to Taun...

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Marico Marine wins ADMIRALTY Offshore Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge

Marico Marine wins ADMIRALTY Offshore Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge

Tuesday, 16 February 2021

UKHO announces Marico Marine as the winners of their latest challenge as part of the ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme....

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Geollect wins ADMIRALTY Maritime Insurance Innovation Challenge

Geollect wins ADMIRALTY Maritime Insurance Innovation Challenge

Monday, 01 February 2021

The UKHO has announced Geollect as the winner of the second ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme challenge: 'Transforming Maritime Risk & Insurance'...

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UK Hydrographic Office 2019 2020 Annual Report released

UK Hydrographic Office 2019 2020 Annual Report released

Thursday, 07 January 2021

The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2019 to 2020 is available to view and download...

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UKHO supports UK emergency services by unlocking access to marine data sets

UKHO supports UK emergency services by unlocking access to marine data sets

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Rich geospatial data is now accessible via ResilienceDirect to support emergency responders and planners across the UK...

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UKHO to host virtual ADMIRALTY Blue Data Conference on 26 January 2021

UKHO to host virtual ADMIRALTY Blue Data Conference on 26 January 2021

Tuesday, 01 December 2020

Event will bring together leading experts to address some of the defining questions for our ocean industries and the marine environment...

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UKHO and Cefas launch new innovation challenge to support offshore renewable energy growth

UKHO and Cefas launch new innovation challenge to support offshore renewable energy growth

Monday, 30 November 2020

Innovators are invited to identify how marine geospatial data can be used to find suitable sites for offshore wind, tidal stream and wave energy infra...

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