The results of hydrographic surveying and charting of Antarctic is described. The importance of such activity to support safety of navigation is showed. Based on extant of present coverage, observed marine accidents, and topology of the main ship routs it is identified the charting priorities along west coast of Antarctic Peninsula, specifically the area of Ukrainian Antarctic Vernadsky station.
Key words: Antarctic, hydrographic surveying and charting, Antarctic Peninsula, Vernadsky station.