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In March 2026, the UK Hydrographic Office (the UKHO), in collaboration with NorthStandard and ship operators Minerva Marine and the Angelicoussis Group, carried out S-100 simulator trials in Athens, Greece.

Simulator trials conducted with commercial mariners from leading tanker, LNG and bulk fleets have provided new insight into how S-100 performs in practice, highlighting improvements in clarity, decision-making and planning — alongside the need for careful implementation and training.

New data from NorthStandard highlights where bridge teams are confident with ECDIS and where understanding can be strengthened.

In March 2026, the UK Hydrographic Office (the UKHO) joined global partners at the Center for Simulator Maritime Training (CSMART) to test how S-100 data performs in realistic navigation scenarios.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has completed a series of bridge simulator trials for its next-generation S-100 data.

In February 2026, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) brought S-100 data into a live training environment at ECDIS Ltd, working alongside industry partners to explore how the next generation of hydrographic data performs in realistic navigation scenarios.

To ensure continued access to paper charts, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is evolving how ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts (SNCs) are produced. This supports long-term sustainability of the portfolio while maintaining the safety, compliance and coverage mariners need.

Ports face growing pressure from larger ships, busier channels, and changing navigation demands. Higher-resolution S-100-ready data can improve safety, efficiency, and coordination — and help ports keep pace with peers already exploring these capabilities.

Understand the S-100 timeline: from the introduction of the IMO Performance Standards to the expected dual-fuel ECDIS era. Discover what these dates mean for ship operators, mariners and ECDIS manufacturers. Stay informed with this definitive guide from the UK Hydrographic Office.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched an international sea trials programme in partnership with the French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (Shom). The joint programme represents the most comprehensive test of S-100 data standards to date and will form part of the International Hydrographic Organization’s (IHO) coordinated test bed framework.

Sea trials aboard the Stena Vinga, real-world testing, ECDIS readiness and collaboration shaping the S-100 transition.

Join the UKHO and industry experts at London International Shipping Week 2025 for a live panel discussion exploring the real-world impact of S-100, featuring voices from across the navigation, simulation, and maritime operations community.