Press Release 28 February 2019 UKHO releases enhanced chart coverage of Bay

UK Hydrographic Office produces upgraded chart to support developments in

The -headquartered UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has released a new chart providing enhanced coverage of and the . The upgraded chart is available as both an Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) and in paper format, helping mariners to plan and execute safe and efficient voyages, supporting wider infrastructure development in the area as well as benefiting the local economy.

The chart covers the approach to the River Parrett across Bridgwater Bay and south-eastwards to the river berths of and . Supporting and enabling safe passage at sea is at the core of what the UKHO does, and the upgraded chart is essential for safe operational use of the C Harbour to transport construction materials and equipment for the immense construction project.

The UKHO worked closely with the Harbour Masters at Hinkley Point C Harbour and to define the new chart limits and scale, along with ensuring that appropriate hydrographic surveys and details of the new developments were available to produce the chart.

Chris Berkley, Master Mariner and Product Manager at UKHO, commented: “We are pleased to be able to release new and improved scale electronic and paper charts which give ships access to more detailed, highly accurate information that can support safe passage. To be able to support infrastructure development close to our headquarters and provide mariners with the tools they need to navigate Bridgwater Bay with confidence is a great example of how the local economy can benefit from our expertise.”

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Notes to Editors About the UK Hydrographic Office The UK Hydrographic Office is a leading centre for hydrography, providing marine geospatial data to inform maritime decisions. We work with a wide range of data suppliers and partners to support maritime navigation, safety, security and marine development around the UK and worldwide.

We make location-based information available through ADMIRALTY Maritime Data Solutions, including our world-leading range of charts, publications and custom data sets. Our use of marine data and technology, combined with our expertise ensures we continue to innovate and provide a wider range of solutions.

We source, process and provide access to location-based information, ranging from seabed to surface. This enables our partner organisations to make critical maritime decisions – informing the sustainable use and management of the marine environment and supporting the development of the blue economy.

Issued by BLUE Communications, on behalf of the UKHO For further information, please contact: Simon Phillips [email protected] +44 (0) 1865 514214

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