The HFF Steering Committee on Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) provides advice to HFF and helps to shape its policy towards UCH.The Steering Committee identifies potential public policy issues relating to UCH, considers the way to strengthen relationships with key audiences, advises on how to communicate activities, and implements its programme of work accordingly. The programme of work is suggested by the Steering Committee on UCH to the Trustees of the HFF, who make the final decision on the programme.

The HFF Steering Committee on Underwater Cultural Heritage has hosted a series of Policy Forums on matters relating to Underwater Cultural Heritage and has commissioned reports on several themes. Further details and downloadable papers can be found on these pages. The HFF Steering Committee on UCH meets between two and four times a year.