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11 Jan 2023
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Withdrawal of Port Approach Guides
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Withdrawal of Port Approach Guides
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Withdrawal concludes a successful era for port-scale charts providing planning information for some of the world's busiest approaches.
27 Oct 2022
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Navigating the maritime future at SMM Hamburg 2022
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Navigating the maritime future at SMM Hamburg 2022
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Exploring the key topics and themes we covered at our SMM seminars.
24 Sep 2022
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Putting S-102 to the test
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Putting S-102 to the test
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S-102 holds out the exciting possibility of providing mariners with greater granularity of bathymetric information than the current generation of ENCs, supporting safer and more efficient navigation. In order to move forward with confidence and to ensure that S-102 meets the needs of users, it is important to put it to the test in a real-world setting.
18 Aug 2022
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The future of navigation relies on enhanced connectivity
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The future of navigation relies on enhanced connectivity
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High-speed, low-latency networks are vital to improving data exchange, ship-to-shore communications, and safety at sea
29 Jul 2022
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The changing maritime landscape
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The changing maritime landscape
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A case study of how the UKHO reviewed the concept of voyage optimisation. Working with teams across the organisation to collaborate, and contribute to industry developments.
26 Jul 2022
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The UKHO announces its intention to withdraw from paper chart production
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The UKHO announces its intention to withdraw from paper chart production
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UK Hydrographic Office announces intention to withdraw from paper chart production.
30 Jun 2022
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New Maritime Safety Information Service launched
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New Maritime Safety Information Service launched
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New Maritime Safety Information Service launched with improved user experience to provide faster access to the latest safety-critical navigational information.
30 Jun 2022
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Introducing the new Seabed Mapping Service
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Introducing the new Seabed Mapping Service
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Maximising access to bathymetry data and putting the user first
16 Jun 2022
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UKHO data to help drive maritime trade and growth in the Cayman Islands
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UKHO data to help drive maritime trade and growth in the Cayman Islands
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Seabed mapping survey sheds light on the shape of the sea floor and habitat areas in surrounding waters, supports the islands’ sustainable blue economy and enables safe navigation.
10 May 2022
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S-102 bathymetry shore trials: higher grid resolution for safer navigation
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S-102 bathymetry shore trials: higher grid resolution for safer navigation
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S-102 Bathymetric Surface shore trials: higher grid resolution for safer navigation in narrow port passages
29 Mar 2022
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Developing the S-102 Bathymetric Surface standard with the mariner in mind
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Developing the S-102 Bathymetric Surface standard with the mariner in mind
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There is widespread excitement across the international hydrographic and navigation communities when it comes to the International Hydrographic Organization’s new S-100 standards, which will unlock a new era in marine data capability and enhanced maritime decision making.
18 Mar 2022
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New international standards for maritime safety and sustainability
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New international standards for maritime safety and sustainability
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Watch our new animation to find out more about the S-100 data standards and the benefits they can unlock.