Hydrographic Survey Services for UK Waters

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport, is seeking hydrographic survey services to support the UK Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP). The MCA is responsible for maritime safety and environmental protection throughout the UK, including coordinating Search and Rescue operations and ensuring ship compliance with safety regulations. Under the United Nations' Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, the MCA has statutory obligations to maintain accurate hydrographic data. The CHP is a multi-million-pound government initiative that prioritizes surveying and mapping UK waters to ensure nautical charts and publications remain current, safe, and fit for purpose. Suppliers should be prepared to deliver professional hydrographic survey services that support the MCA's mission to prevent loss of life at sea, ensure ship safety, and protect coastal environments.