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Maximising access to bathymetry data and putting the user first

16 June 2022

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.

LISW 2021: The future of navigation
By Tom Mellor, Head of OEM Technical Support and Digital Standards at the UK Hydrographic Office.

The ADMIRALTY Global Mangrove Data Set is available in ESRI Shapefile and other industry standard formats.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched its new Tidal API platform, with expanded coverage to include not only the UK coastline, but also Ireland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.