UK Hydrographic Office

UKHO

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography, delivering data and expertise to support safe, secure and thriving oceans. UKHO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence .

Senior Staff

Mark Barclay

Non-Executive Chair, UKHO

Vanessa Blake

Chief Executive, UKHO

Alex Bowen

Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Amy Carrillo

Interim Chief Customer and People Officer

RAdm Angus Essenhigh OBE

National Hydrographer

David English

Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Dave Tomaney

Chief Operating Officer

Captain Matt Syrett RN

HM Hydrographer of the Navy, Non-Executive Director (RN), UKHO

Natasha Toothill

Non-Executive Director

Paul Boyle

Non-executive Director, UKHO

Tara Usher

Non-executive Director, UKHO

Tom Betts

Non-executive Director, UKHO

Latest Publications

UKHO reflects on successful participation at IHO Assembly 4

News story

UKHO appoints Mark Barclay as Non-Executive Chair

Press release

UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south‑west coast

Press release

UKHO specialists recognised in New Year Honours

News story

UKHO supports UK resilience in positioning, navigation and timing

News story

Captain (Aqeed) Ahmed Al Badi receives Alexander Dalrymple Award

Press release