The return of higher claim volumes during 2024, increased exposure to larger claims, and continuing supply chain volatility have persuaded NorthStandard to adopt a precautionary 5% general increase in its…
UK Hydrographic Office appoints Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes as Acting Chief Executive, following the retirement of CEO Tim Lowe CBE TAUNTON UK: 13 July 2020 – The UK Hydrographic Office has announced the…
UKHO’s specialist marine geospatial and hydrographic expertise support safe arrival of HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH into Portsmouth Harbour. Click here to download two high resolution videos and still images The United…
9,680 cargo ships over 20,000 gross tonnage using an ENC service, according to UKHO Almost three-quarters of cargo ships over 20,000 gross tonnage (GT) are already compliant with the SOLAS-mandated…
Six free seminars over three days for shipowners implementing ECDIS and those already living with ECDIS 11 May 2016 –Â The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced the details of…
Viewers can share a short film from the UKHO, which can be viewed here, showcasing the benefits to mariners of their e-Nautical Publications. e-Nautical Publications (e-NPs) are electronic versions of ADMIRALTY…
Providing global hydrographic and geospatial data to defence, mariners and maritime agencies across the world, the UKHO is transforming its digital capability to continue meet the needs of the digital…
IHO announces new ECDIS Standards; 12 months to complete transition. Following the announcement of updated ECDIS Standards by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), the UKHO is encouraging all ship owners…
Over 4, 000 tankers are not yet using an ENC service SOLAS regulations on the mandatory carriage of ECDIS for all tankers of 3, 000 gross tonnes or more come…
Seminar to include information on updated IHO ENC Standards The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced the details of its free-to-attend ECDIS Seminars at Nor-Shipping, which have been updated…
ADMIRALTY Digital Publications (ADP) is now the complete package ADMIRALTY List of Radio Signals is the world’s most comprehensive and authoritative source of information on all aspects of maritime radio…
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is holding a series of free ECDIS Seminars at the Sea Asia 2015 Conference and Exhibition, taking place in Singapore next week from 21 – 23 April.…
Tenth Edition of renowned guide to essential maritime information now available in an updated format In response to user feedback and an improved understanding of how the publication is used,…
Expanded range of e-NPs launched by UKHO and a further Flag State approval for the use of e-NPs in place of paper equivalents Eight more ADMIRALTY Nautical Publications from the…
As Brazilian waters grow busier, many of Brazil’s port facilities are being modernized and expanded. The UKHO has produced new and updated charts and Port Approach Guides for Brazilian waters…
Over three-quarters of the global fleet now authorised to use ADMIRALTY Nautical Publications in electronic format in place of paper equivalents The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that…
The UKHO are inviting mariners around the globe to help further develop ADMIRALTY Nautical Products & Services by using a free H-Note App for submitting hydrographic information. The United Kingdom…
On 31 January next year, Ian Moncrieff will retire from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, after 8 years as National Hydrographer, Chief Operating Officer and finally Chief Executive. Ian said…
New reference folder aids efficient information management on the bridge The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched the ADMIRALTY ENC Maintenance Record (NP133C), designed to streamline the management of…
Captain Peter Kortenoeven, Hydrographer of the Royal Netherlands Navy, has been presented with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s (UKHO’s) prestigious Alexander Dalrymple Award at a ceremony in London. The…
UKHO calls on tanker owners and operators to ensure compliance with SOLAS rules on ECDIS carriage from 1 July 2015 The majority of ships in the global tanker fleet have yet…
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that it will be bringing its renowned ECDIS seminars to next week’s SMM maritime trade fair in Hamburg. The UKHO’s ECDIS…
Datema has announced that through collaboration with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) the ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS) is now integrated into their Chartplanner and Pay As You Sail…
All existing passenger ships > 500 gross tonnes and all new cargo ships > 3, 000 gross tonnes are required to carry ECDIS from their first survey after 1 July…
70+ Flag States now allow ADMIRALTY Digital Publications for navigation use under SOLAS requirements The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office has announced that Azerbaijan, Estonia and Qatar are the latest Flag…