Through its partnership with St Helena Government, the UKHO is helping build local hydrographic capability by loaning specialist equipment and providing training and expertise. The programme enables local teams to collect vital seabed mapping data that supports safe navigation and informed management of the marine environment.
In January 2026, the Blue Belt Programme embarked on its first expedition across the Caribbean, charting the previously unexplored waters of Anguilla, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Cayman Islands. A team of 46 marine scientists spent six weeks …
Joseph Pearce, Lead Geospatial Specialist – Geodesy and PNT, UKHO, shares insights from onboard the first leg of the ‘CSM2026’ survey – a collaborative seabed mapping survey, coordinated by the UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM). Taking place off …
For several years, the UKHO has been actively investing in modern data technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to transform how it processes, structures, and delivers critical maritime information. Recognising that large quantities of hydrographic data often …
Calling UK government, Crown Dependency, Overseas Territory and private sector colleague participation A clear understanding of our Subsea National Infrastructure (SNI) is crucial to the UK, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories. Location-based data depicting SNI is important to a range …
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and the Met Office strengthened their long-standing relationship earlier this year by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). To maintain momentum, the UKHO and Met Office arranged a day of collaboration hosted by the Met Office, exploring their shared understanding and learnings on the topic of ‘our people’.
Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh OBE, the National Hydrographer and Director of Data Acquisition and Defence at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), shares his insights to mark World Hydrography Day, which took place on 21 June, celebrating the vital role of …
At the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), we are committed to innovating to find solutions to our end users' problems. Our user-centred design (UCD) team of user researchers, content designers and user interaction designers guide teams to improve experiences and engage …
Marine data provider XOCEAN recently deployed five of its Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) off the Isles of Scilly to collect bathymetric data on behalf of the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO). The USVs scanned the seabed to help identify features from …
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has recently begun working with international partners on a compliant digital solution for mariners requiring non-ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and information System) navigation.
Ian Davies, International Hydrographic Portfolio Manager for the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), reflects on the organisation’s role as Primary Charting Authority (PCA) for Kiribati, and how recently collected data benefits the nation’s islands.