Pan-Government Hydrographic Data
It is now easier to find out where Government multibeam data exists and where future surveys are planned. Following the COSH meeting held in 2008, the MCA and DEFRA began negotiating a more formal agreement for cooperative working. Since then, both organisations have worked together to formulate a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering bathymetric survey data and data gathering. The principle aims of the MoU are:
The MoU represents a significant step in increasing offshore survey efficiency for Government organisations. The MCA are extremely pleased to have partnered with DEFRA in developing the principles behind the agreement and in helping to author the document. Signatories to the MoU include:
Shapefiles of the following organisations' multibeam data holdings, and planned survey programme for 2009/10, are available for download below. These files can be viewed on any software which can import and display the ESRI "shapefile" Geographic Information System format. Alternatively, you can download ESRI's free shapefile viewer "ArcGIS Explorer". to view the files.
Alternatively, you can download a PDF showing the above data (with "Geo-PDF" capabilities) by clicking here If your organisation is a party to the Hydrographic Data Sharing MoU, you can request any of the datasets listed in the above shapefiles, by completing and return the MOU Data Request Form |
