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

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In 2016 the UK government created the Overseas Territories Seabed Mapping Programme.

We support a number of Overseas Territories through the programme, working together to improve the safety of navigation and develop hydrographic capability.

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In collaboration with the local government in Guyana and OceanWise Ltd, we recently installed a buoy to collect tidal and current data for the approaches to Georgetown.

The data the buoy collects will help inform safe navigation and marine management.

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We support other nations with their hydrographic understanding and capabilities to support safety of life at sea.

This year, we hosted delegates from Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. Watch our film as we share the importance of collaboration: ow.ly/H72B50R3XoN

Last week we welcomed representatives from NOAA Coast Survey Office of Coast Survey to our headquarters. The visit enabled a range of conversations on the current shared global hydrographic challenges and opportunities.

#Maritime #Navigation #Collaboration

On Wednesday, we welcomed the Geospatial Commission to the UKHO.

During the visit, Sarah Hodgetts, Director at the Geospatial Commission, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to become the 33rd member of the UK Centre of Seabed Mapping.

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'We are delighted to welcome the Geospatial Commission as a member to the UK CSM. This demonstrates the traction already achieved by the member organisations' said David Parker, UK CSM Programme Director at the UKHO.

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At the UKHO, we're keen to understand our customers' experiences and requirements. We're committed to improving our work by understanding what matters most to you.

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The The Royal Society and members of the UK Centre for Seabed Mapping met yesterday to discuss the role of #SeabedMapping in ocean science and how quality marine geospatial information can support knowledge sharing between academia and the public sector. ow.ly/LCqr50QQmOQ

We're proud to support women in #hydrography .

On a recent visit to the UKHO, our colleagues Lavern Ryan and Nicole Duberry from the Government of Montserrat explain the importance of inspiring women in the industry.

#IWD2024 #InspireInclusion

As part of our work with International Hydrographic Organization IHO, we're proud to support the Empowering Women in Hydrography project, formed to improve gender balance across the IHO community.

We're pleased to continue to support this crucial initiative.

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Just-in-time arrivals represent a crucial step towards decarbonising the maritime industry and meeting the IMO's ambitions to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 50% before 2025.

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At the UKHO, we're keen to understand our customers' experiences and requirements. We're committed to improving our work by understanding what matters most to you.

We are grateful for your feedback. Please take part in our short survey: ow.ly/2ec050QJrXB

Great to welcome team UK Hydrographic Office to #Harwich yesterday. Find out more shorturl.at/owxC9
#safetyofnavigation #trustport #harbourauthority

Last week, UK National Hydrographer Angus Essenhigh and the Chief of Fiji Navy signed an MOU in Nadi, Fiji, demonstrating the importance of long friendships and collaboration to support safe, secure and thriving oceans.

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Earlier today, I had the honor of addressing the opening of the 21st Southwest Pacific Hydrographic Commission (SWPHC) meeting, a gathering that brought together esteemed figures such as the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Navy and the leadership of the SWPHC.

In my speech, I…

Busy day out West with UK National Hydrographer UK Hydrographic Office Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh, Hon Minister Pio Tikoduadua & Commander of Republic of Fiji Navy CDRE Tawake, cementing Fiji-UK Maritime Partnership. We share training, data and an unwavering commitment to safety & security at sea 🌊

In our recent blog, we discuss the advancements of autonomous technology within the maritime industry.

We're collaborating with the MASS community to support the safe transition from crewed to uncrewed vessels.

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