UK Hydrographic Office confirms Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher as National Hydrographer & Deputy Chief Executive

As National Hydrographer, Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher is the UK government’s representative at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), where he works to improve the sharing, standardisation and collection of marine geospatial data through international collaboration; setting and maintaining standards that protect the safety of mariners around the world.

His work will continue to involve the development of key national and international partnerships with UK and foreign navies, hydrographic offices, governments and commercial organisations to support the sharing of global marine geospatial data - spanning seabed to surface, offshore and beyond.