News and insights

Following substantial investments in both our  internal technology infrastructure and our customer facing services, the UKHO  has been awarded the widely recognised CoreTrustSeal accreditation and has been certified as a Trustworthy Data Repository by the CoreTrustSeal Standards and Certification Board for our bathymetry data archive.

UKHO sets out transition plan for fully digital chart portfolio by end of 2026

New Maritime Safety Information Service launched with improved user experience to provide faster access to the latest safety-critical navigational information.

Maximising access to bathymetry data and putting the user first

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

A blog by Tom Mellor, Head of OEM Technical Support and Digital Standards at the UK Hydrographic Office

A blog by Paul Marks, Product Manager of our S-102 Bathymetry product at the UK Hydrographic Office

Watch our new animation to find out more about the S-100 data standards and the benefits they can unlock.

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 data standards.

In October last year, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) announced the launch of its ADMIRALTY Small Craft Chart Service – formerly known as ADMIRALTY Leisure Chart Folios. The service brings important safety, quality and flexibility benefits to all marine users who depend on these charts. 

Geovation, Ordnance Survey’s open innovation network hub, has launched a challenge with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to find a sustainable solution to tackle diffuse coastal pollution, with a prize of up to £5,000 for the winners.

Diffuse pollution is a cumulative problem, yet it’s not being spoken about enough. At the UKHO - and in partnership with our colleagues at Geovation - we are committed to supporting the search for a sustainable solution.