PLA News Releases

Safety must always come first. The allure of the open water is undeniable, but with it comes the responsibility to be vigilant. The old adage, "If in doubt, don’t" has never been more relevant, especially with the unpredictability of winter weather and water conditions.

Bexley is the first subject of a borough-by-borough analysis by the Port of London Authority, highlighting strategic opportunities to increase use of the tidal Thames for communities, businesses and recreation, and enhance its natural environment.

A refurbished Port of London Authority pier, near the Thames Barrier in south east London, is to be the base for a recently-upgraded, lower-emission vessel, used to keep the river free of debris.

Following a competition jointly launched by the Port of London Authority (PLA) and DP World, children from three schools in Essex and Kent enjoyed a river trip to see the latest specially designed litter collector that’s located near London Gateway.

The Tidal Thames Water Safety Forum (TTWSF) is a partnership of key stakeholders committed to reducing the number of people who, accidentally or deliberately, drown in the tidal Thames. The four-year progress report, published today (25 October 2023), highlights the progress that has been made on delivering the Drowning Prevention Strategy which launched in 2019.

Baroness Vere, the UK Maritime Minister, will make the opening keynote address at the British Port Association (BPA) annual conference 2023, hosted by the Port of London Authority (PLA).

Four more experienced mariners have joined the Port of London Authority, to help the growing trade on the river Thames and ensure navigational safety for vessels visiting the UK’s busiest port.

The world’s first methanol-fuelled container vessel, Laura Maersk, arrived at the UK’s leading port for its maiden call yesterday (27 September), marking an important milestone in the journey towards decarbonisation in the shipping industry.

Active Thames, a partnership programme led by the Port of London Authority, announces community funding for watersports and walking in London, Kent and Essex.