UK hands over vital hydrographic data to Seychelles

In a major step towards enhancing maritime safety and development, the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has officially handed over a significant amount of hydrographic data to the Seychelles government.

The data, gathered through an extensive survey conducted last year around Mahe, Praslin, La Digue and the key routes between the islands, is part of a £2.4 million project funded by the UKHO. The project included high-resolution mapping of 650 square kilometres of Seychelles’ waters and satellite imaging of the country’s entire 1.3 million square kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

As the Primary Charting Authority (PCA) for Seychelles, the UKHO will use the data to update navigational charts, ensuring safer maritime navigation. Revenue from the sale of these charts is shared with Seychelles.

Source: Seychelles Nation, Friday March 21, 2025