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UKHO announces the release of the Seabed Mapping Service

UKHO announces the release of the Seabed Mapping Service

Friday, 20 November 2020

Beta Seabed Mapping Service now available on the ADMIRALTY Marine Data Portal...

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BMT wins the first ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme challenge

BMT wins the first ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme challenge

Thursday, 19 November 2020

The UKHO has announced BMT as the winner of its first ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme challenge on 'Unlocking Autonomous Navigation'...

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UKHO launches new innovation programme to support development of the Blue Economy

UKHO launches new innovation programme to support development of the Blue Economy

Wednesday, 28 October 2020

The UK Hydrographic Office's ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme will help start-ups and innovators develop solutions to support safe, secure and th...

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UKHO appoints RAdm Peter Sparkes as Acting Chief Executive following the retirement of CEO Tim Lowe CBE

UKHO appoints RAdm Peter Sparkes as Acting Chief Executive following the retirement of CEO Tim Lowe CBE

Monday, 13 July 2020

Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes, the current UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed to the position of Acting Chief Execut...

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Geospatial Data Strategy to unlock the power of location data across the UK’s Blue Economy

Geospatial Data Strategy to unlock the power of location data across the UK’s Blue Economy

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

New strategy sets out steps to increase data access, develop skills and support innovation across the UK’s geospatial community...

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Alexander Dalrymple Award presented to Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar

Alexander Dalrymple Award presented to Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar

Monday, 18 May 2020

UKHO presents Alexander Dalrymple Award to Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar AVSM NM, Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India...

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Message from Tim Lowe CBE on COVID 19

Message from Tim Lowe CBE on COVID 19

Friday, 27 March 2020

A message from the UK Hydrographic Office's Chief Executive....

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UKHO response to COVID 19

UKHO response to COVID 19

Thursday, 19 March 2020

An official response from the UK Hydrographic Office regarding the impact of COVID-19. ...

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UK Government works with Southern Africa to support the development of a safe, secure and thriving marine economy

UK Government works with Southern Africa to support the development of a safe, secure and thriving marine economy

Thursday, 27 February 2020

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) are working with the Southern Africa and Islands Hydrographic Commission to ...

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UK Hydrographic Office appoints UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive

UK Hydrographic Office appoints UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive

Tuesday, 17 December 2019

Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes joins the UKHO as UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, where he will work with global partners to support t...

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UK government supports safe maritime trade and sustainable development across Commonwealth states

UK government supports safe maritime trade and sustainable development across Commonwealth states

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 ocea...

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UK Hydrographic Office 2018 2019 Annual Report released

UK Hydrographic Office 2018 2019 Annual Report released

Monday, 07 October 2019

The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2018 to 2019 is available to view and download...

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UK Hydrographic Office appoints Chief Executive

UK Hydrographic Office appoints Chief Executive

Friday, 31 May 2019

Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE appointed Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the UK Hydrographic Office...

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HRH The Princess Royal officially opens new UKHO headquarters in Taunton

HRH The Princess Royal officially opens new UKHO headquarters in Taunton

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....

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UKHO apprentice wins Somerset Apprenticeship Award

UKHO apprentice wins Somerset Apprenticeship Award

Friday, 29 March 2019

Sophie Prescott, UKHO Digital Marketing Communications Executive, wins ‘Career Development’ Somerset Apprenticeship Award...

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UK Hydrographic Office works with Seychelles government to help tackle piracy in the Indian Ocean

UK Hydrographic Office works with Seychelles government to help tackle piracy in the Indian Ocean

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Bespoke Security of Navigation, Stabilisation Advice and Training (SONSAT) to support maritime security and safety of navigation...

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UK Hydrographic Office welcomes Secretary of State for Defence to Taunton

UK Hydrographic Office welcomes Secretary of State for Defence to Taunton

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...

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UK Hydrographic Office welcomes Maritime 2050 strategy

UK Hydrographic Office welcomes Maritime 2050 strategy

Thursday, 24 January 2019

UK Government aims to support autonomous navigation and map over 6 million square kilometres of the world’s oceans...

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UK Hydrographic Office is Highly Commended at 2018 National Apprenticeship Awards

UK Hydrographic Office is Highly Commended at 2018 National Apprenticeship Awards

Tuesday, 11 December 2018

UKHO achieves Highly Commended in the ‘Large Employer’ category at National Apprenticeship Awards...

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UK Hydrographic Office appoints Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE as Acting Chief Executive

UK Hydrographic Office appoints Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE as Acting Chief Executive

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 Offic...

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UK Hydrographic Office presents Guyana with marine geospatial data

UK Hydrographic Office presents Guyana with marine geospatial data

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...

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UK Hydrographic Office receives Highly Commended STEM Inspiration Award

UK Hydrographic Office receives Highly Commended STEM Inspiration Award

Wednesday, 07 November 2018

The UK Hydrographic Office has been awarded Highly Commended in the ‘large employer’ category at the National STEM Inspiration Awards...

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UK Hydrographic Office contributes to autonomous navigation study

UK Hydrographic Office contributes to autonomous navigation study

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 ...

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UK Hydrographic Office shortlisted for STEM Inspiration Award

UK Hydrographic Office shortlisted for STEM Inspiration Award

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)....

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Alexander Dalrymple Award presented to UKHO's Jeff Bryant

Alexander Dalrymple Award presented to UKHO's Jeff Bryant

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....

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UK Hydrographic Office to unlock the value of location based information as part of Geospatial Commission

UK Hydrographic Office to unlock the value of location based information as part of Geospatial Commission

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 info...

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UK Hydrographic Office wins National Apprenticeship Award

UK Hydrographic Office wins National Apprenticeship Award

Thursday, 27 September 2018

UK Hydrographic Office named the South West’s ‘Large Employer of the Year’ at National Apprenticeship Awards...

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UK Hydrographic Office appoints new Director of Customer Division

UK Hydrographic Office appoints new Director of Customer Division

Tuesday, 04 September 2018

Cathrine Armour appointed Director of Customer Division to support the UKHO’s development as a marine geospatial information agency...

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UK Hydrographic Office 2017 2018 Annual Report released

UK Hydrographic Office 2017 2018 Annual Report released

Thursday, 02 August 2018

The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2017 to 2018 is available to view and download...

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UK Hydrographic Office supports G7 Healthy Oceans commitments

UK Hydrographic Office supports G7 Healthy Oceans commitments

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...

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