UKHO announces the release of the Seabed Mapping Service

As a world-leading marine geospatial data provider, we hold vast amounts of data through our seabed mapping expertise. The data we hold ranges from the seabed to the coast, offshore and beyond, with extensive data on bathymetry, wrecks and obstructions, along with a range of apps and APIs available through the ADMIRALTY Marine Data Portal. With this data and the rich picture that it paints of the marine environment, we can help users make more informed decisions to support a safe, secure and thriving future for the blue economy.

The Seabed Mapping Service gives users access to data that has been collated, processed and validated by UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) experts, helping create the right bathymetry data output to meet your needs. The service has been developed using agile project management principles and launched as a beta service. This means that we will be continually testing and improving the service, ensuring it fulfils user needs. 

When developing products and services, we place a strong emphasis on designing a good user experience, which is why beta testing is so valuable. As a beta service, it is fully available for use, while inviting and encouraging users to submit feedback about the service’s usability and suitability to meet their needs. Our teams will gather this feedback, analyse it closely and make gradual adjustments with each iteration, aligning the service closer to the user needs and supporting a more seamless user journey.