Life-threatening emergencies on the river:
Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard
For near miss, safety observations and incident reporting click below
Our Stakeholder Forum provides an opportunity to hear about our progress, share feedback, and ask questions. Ensuring the safe and sustainable use of the tidal Thames, while supporting growth in port trade, remains the PLA’s primary responsibility.
Our next annual stakeholder forum will be held in 2026.
The Port of London Authority’s events are designed to promote collaboration and co-operation, share ideas and learning, and to be enjoyable and positive experiences.
To help us do that, all attendees at PLA events are asked to adhere to our event Code of Conduct:
• Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
• Be tolerant, considerate, and collaborative.
• Co-operate with, and be respectful of, event staff.
• Be mindful of your surroundings and other participants.
• Do not take part in any demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behaviour, or introduce any unacceptable material or speech.
Essential information if your organisation is planning events on the tidal Thames or the foreshore.
Detailed information from our Harbour Masters on criteria that every event must meet before it will be permitted.
Key information on protecting the tidal Thames and its wildlife during your event.
Information organisers should consider to keep attendees safe when holding gatherings near the Thames.
Events taking place on the tidal Thames and its foreshore must have a permit from the Port of London Authority.