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POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO NAVIGATION: Mariners are advised that, potential hazards to navigation have been reported to the Port Of London Authority. At approximately 17:30 on the 6th January 2025, 15 wooden timber beams have been observed by CCTV to be covered by the tide and float away from Putney Drawdock. The wooden beams have the following dimensions: 5 metres length, 1 metre width and 150mm thick. The current location of the wooden beams are unknown. Mariners should navigate with additional caution, maintaining a sharp lookout. Any identified position of the described hazards should be reported to London VTS on VHF Channel 14 or 68. Further details may be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14 and 68.

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Our next public meeting will take place soon, at which we will focus on the Upper District of the tidal Thames.

Public Meeting Putney March 2024

Stakeholder forum

Our annual meeting open to anyone interested in the tidal Thames

We were pleased to be at the Museum of London Docklands for our Annual Stakeholder Forum on 11 June 2024, where we presented our results from 2023 and provided updates on important developments.

Consultations

We periodically seek feedback on matters affecting the commercial or recreational use of the tidal Thames.

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River events

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A list of forecasted river events held on the tidal River Thames between the estuary and Teddington.

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British Ports Association Conference 2023

We proudly hosted #BPA2023

Friday morning's tour of the River Thames aboard Uber Boat by Thames Clippers' Earth Clipper marked the end of BPA 2023. Attendees were briefed on infrastructure projects supporting Thames Vision 2050, our strategy for creating the UK’s leading port, central to the nation’s economy, with Net Zero emissions.

We want to take this opportunity to reflect on the key concepts discussed at the 2023 British Ports Association Conference, hosted by the PLA, in partnership with DP World and Gallagher.

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Audience and speakers shown at British Ports Association 2023 conference.

London: Port City

After a successful run at the London Museum Docklands, the London: Port City exhibition is available online.
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Thames Vision 2050

Destination Thames

The river is an iconic draw for people from near and far. We will nurture the Thames as a centre for travel, sport and culture.

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