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Home›News›UK Hydrographic Office Survey

20 May 2021

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UK Hydrographic Office Survey

The UK Hydrographic Office are carrying out a survey regarding the use of charts by Small Craft, including fishing vessels and invite responses until 4th June. See details below: 

“UK Hydrographic Office is carrying out some research to understand usage of their charts, specifically by the small craft (under 24 meters in length), and the use of products to ensure navigation safety and enable compliance.

In order to help this piece of exploration, they are reaching out to you for your knowledge and experiences, with a short survey. 

The survey is online and can be accessed HERE, it’s only has 10 questions, mostly multiple choice with the ability to expand on some responses if you wish.  I should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

The UK Hydrographic Office (which is also the ADMIRALTY brand) understands the importance of how Small Craft Folios, or other alternatives, are crucial for the day to day operations of various such craft, and want to know how they can make things better for the end-user.

You are encouraged to take part in this short survey, which will remain open until  4th June 2021.

Thank you.”

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