tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-01T10:00:04+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukho-appoints-mark-barclay-as-non-executive-chair 2026-05-01T10:00:04+01:00

The UKHO announces the appointment of Mark Barclay as its new Non-Executive Chair, bringing extensive defence and aerospace expertise to the role.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-scientists-unite-for-seabed-survey-off-the-south-west-coast 2026-04-15T09:01:52+01:00

A four‑week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukho-specialists-recognised-in-new-year-honours 2026-01-07T10:36:14+00:00

Fiona Bloor and Terry Thatcher from the UKHO have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for outstanding contributions to their respective fields.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukho-supports-uk-resilience-in-positioning-navigation-and-timing 2025-11-25T13:09:06+00:00

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with government partners to improve the UK’s resilience in satellite-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/captain-aqeed-ahmed-al-badi-receives-alexander-dalrymple-award 2025-08-08T07:25:12+01:00

Head of the Oman National Hydrographic Office recognised for his contributions to hydrography by being awarded the 2025 Alexander Dalrymple Award

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-hydrographic-office-2024-2025-annual-report-released 2025-08-06T15:16:38+01:00

The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 to 2025 is available to view and download

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukho-highlights-role-of-seabed-mapping-in-enabling-ocean-action 2025-07-17T15:25:30+01:00

The UKHO recognises the impact seabed mapping has on enabling ocean action on World Hydrography Day and at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice in June.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-hydrographic-office-ukho-appoints-chief-executive 2025-06-16T00:00:00+01:00

The UKHO has appointed Vanessa Blake, who has been Interim Chief Executive since May 2024, as its Chief Executive on a permanent basis.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-guide-helps-uk-ports-share-data-to-support-safer-navigation 2025-05-02T15:23:06+01:00

The Harbour Masters’ Guide to Hydrographic and Maritime Information Exchange is a joint publication from the UKHO and the UK Harbour Masters’ Association.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-report-published-highlighting-the-value-of-seabed-mapping 2025-01-30T10:00:03+00:00

A new report reveals the significant economic and environmental benefit of seabed mapping within the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-hydrographic-office-2023-2024-annual-report-released 2024-08-14T16:49:50+01:00

The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2023 to 2024 is available to view and download

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/celebrating-world-hydrography-day-2024 2024-07-29T09:50:14+01:00

Raising awareness on the importance of hydrography in improving our knowledge and understanding of the world's seas and oceans.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/john-dillon-leetch-receives-the-2024-alexander-dalrymple-award 2024-06-21T12:55:04+01:00

Port Hydrographer at the Port of London Authority recognised for his contributions to hydrography

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rear-admiral-chukwuemeka-ebenezerokafor-receives-2023-alexander-dalrymple-award 2024-04-18T13:13:48+01:00

Former Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy recognised for services to international hydrography in latest edition of the annual honour.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-ukho-appoints-vanessa-blake-as-interim-chief-executive 2024-04-15T12:30:03+01:00

Vanessa Blake, UK Hydrographic Office’s Chief Customer Officer, to succeed outgoing Chief Executive Peter Sparkes

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-role-of-seabed-mapping-in-ocean-science 2024-04-10T13:57:37+01:00

The UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM) programme team co-hosted an event with The Royal Society to explore the vital role of seabed mapping in ocean science.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/collaboration-between-the-uk-overseas-territories-hydrographic-community 2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00

As a world-leading centre for hydrography, we support other nations with their hydrographic understanding and capabilities to support safety of life at sea.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/our-roadmap-for-a-more-sustainable-maritime-future 2023-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has taken an important step towards a more sustainable future

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-donation-of-hydrographic-equipment-keeps-ukrainian-waters-safe 2023-09-10T00:00:00+01:00

The UK Hydrographic Office has donated survey equipment and cartographic software to Ukraine to support safer navigation in the area and keep waters safe

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-hydrographic-office-2022-2023-annual-report-released 2023-08-24T10:42:30+01:00

The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 to 2023 is available to view and download