The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has awarded Rear Admiral Chukwuemeka Ebenezer Okafor, former Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy, the 2023 Alexander Dalrymple Award for his exceptional services to international hydrography....

Marine data provider XOCEAN recently deployed five uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) near the Isles of Scilly to collect bathymetric data on behalf of the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO). The USVs...

Ocean data has a vital but underappreciated role to play as an enabler in shipping’s energy transition. In particular, it can help to unlock the short-term carbon savings that will...

In an era of environmental challenges and economic uncertainties, nations are earnestly seeking innovative ways to stimulate economic development, improve public safety and enhance the quality of life for their...

After a long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kongsberg recently organized its 17th Forum for the Exchange of Mutual Multibeam Experiences (FEMME) in Edinburgh, UK. The FEMME conference brought...

A deep understanding of seabed topography and coastal features is crucial for developing predictive models to address challenges such as coastal inundation and rising sea levels. Communities worldwide rely on...

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has supported a greater understanding of the Irish Sea’s geological history, after analysing seabed mapping data collected under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP) to support...

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has signed new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Port of London Authority (PLA) and Peel Ports Group to enable greater collaboration in the port...

Sam Harper is the IHO assistant director for Survey and Operations. He was previously head of Hydrographic Programmes at the UKHO and has worked in international development and policy-making within...

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has revised its plan to phase out the production of paper navigation charts. The original plan, announced in July 2022, was to end the production...