The UK Hydrographic Office provides hydrographic data and expertise to support ocean safety, security, and activity.

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About UK Hydrographic Office

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is an executive agency sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. It provides hydrographic data and expertise to support ocean safety, security, and activity.

Its GOV.UK pages cover the Civil Hydrography Programme, Defence Maritime Geospatial Intelligence Centre, HM Nautical Almanac Office, UKHO Archive, UK Maritime Limits and Law of the Sea, and UK Centre for Seabed Mapping, plus guidance such as the ADMIRALTY Tidal Prediction Service, research and analysis, and corporate reports.

Key features

  • Information on cartographic and international training
  • Copyright licensing details for UKHO materials
  • Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP) information
  • UK Maritime Limits and Law of the Sea guidance
  • UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM) information
  • ADMIRALTY Tidal Prediction Service guidance
Best for: Organisations and individuals seeking UK government hydrographic data, maritime guidance, and related reports.
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  • Executive agency sponsored by the Ministry of Defence
  • Publishes guidance, research and analysis, and corporate reports
  • Covers specialised areas including seabed mapping and maritime limits

UK Hydrographic Office at a glance

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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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What is the UK Hydrographic Office?
An executive agency sponsored by the Ministry of Defence that delivers data and expertise to support safe, secure and thriving oceans.
Where is the UKHO contact address?
UK Hydrographic Office, Admiralty Way, Taunton, Somerset.
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