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Navigational Safety

The PLA manages safety on 95 miles of the tidal Thames using a Safety Management System, marine expertise and by applying the latest technology. This section gives you access to information about our navigational safety operations .

For an immediate guide to navigating on the Thames use the links on the right.

Managing safety
Managing safety
How the PLA manages safety on 95 miles of the tidal River Thames
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Recreational Vessels - Olympics-ID
The PLA is offering to provide transiting/visiting/resident recreational vessel owners with a recognised form of identification during the Olympics period
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Marine Services
Marine Services
We provide diving, salvage, mooring, lift-out and maintenance services to all river users
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Pilotage
Pilotage
Information about pilotage requirements and arrangements in the Port of London.
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Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
We manage ships in more than 400 square miles of water, the largest VTS area in the UK
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The Harbour Masters
The Harbour Masters
Information about the PLA's local Harbour Masters
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Hydrography
Hydrography
We survey the bed of the river using the latest technology
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Consultations
Thames Freight Standard 2012
Consultation on new licensing requirements for commercial vessels operating on the tidal Thames
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More consultations
Vessel Licensing Byelaws 2012
PLA, London River House,
Royal Pier Road, Gravesend.
Kent DA12 2BG
Tel. +44 (0) 1474 562200
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