Michael Barritt

Michael Barritt is a former Hydrographer of the Navy and head of the specialisation that provides navigational intelligence for the British fleet and the wider maritime community, pathfinding and ensuring safe transit and application of sea power. He served world-wide, in many of the areas described in his books, commanding three Royal Naval surveying ships. As a specialist adviser he contributed to the capacity building work of the International Hydrographic Organisation, advocating investment in an often neglected and forgotten element of national governance. His extensive research, published in articles and books, seeks to raise awareness of precursors in this field and to encourage those following in their footsteps today.