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PLA harbour service controlled navigation around Tower Bridge for the arrival of the Olympic flame into London.

On Sunday, 22 July 2012, the Olympic Torch took to the river for the second time, passing from the Veolia jetty in Havering to Erith Yacht Club, Bexley. The torch bearer was carried on the fire boat, Fire Dart. PLA harbour launch was in attendance to monitor navigational safety.

On Friday, 27 July 2012, the Port of London Authority (PLA) accompanied the royal barge, Gloriana carrying the Olympic Torch, on the last leg of its 70-day UK tour, downriver from Teddington Lock to a barge with Olympic rings on outside City Hall. Five launches were used during the operation, with more on normal duties available if needed, as the PLA controlled navigation around and within the flotilla. A team of PLA rowers on-board the cutter Penelope joined other cutters accompanying the torch downriver of Chelsea.

On Friday, 27 July 2012, the Port of London Authority (PLA) accompanied the royal barge, Gloriana carrying the Olympic Torch, on the last leg of its 70-day UK tour, downriver from Teddington Lock to a barge with Olympic rings on outside City Hall. Five launches were used during the operation, with more on normal duties available if needed, as the PLA controlled navigation around and within the flotilla. A team of PLA rowers on-board the cutter Penelope joined other cutters accompanying the torch downriver of Chelsea.

The PLA Marine Services crew continued their work with Olympic Games preparations on Wednesday, 18 July 2012, laying moorings for super yachts in the Royal Docks.

Our fleet doesn't just consist of boats! Take a look at some of the other vehicles the Port of London Authority have on the roads.