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An anchor, believed to date back to the late 1800s, recovered from the Thames riverbed near Gravesend by the Port of London Authority (PLA) is being renovated at Chatham Historic Dockyard, ahead of going on public display.

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21/02/2023

New home for Kent anchor retrieved from Thames by Port of London

Svitzer’s Dave Watson (left) and Cliff Chow (right) with Grace Staines from PLA’s Environment team.

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07/02/2023

Svitzer gains gold in PLA’s Thames Green Scheme

Global towage operator, Svitzer, has achieved gold status in the Port of London Authority (PLA)’s...

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UK’s largest port will launch ‘Safe Boarding Week’, a European first

Royal Terrace Pier is the base for vessels in the PLA’s pilotage, hydrographic and harbour service operations. The Pier is also home to Gravesend lifeboat station, which is manned 24 hours a day.

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30/01/2023

Historic Gravesend pier is given £800,000 refurbishment

Thames masterplan set to scope long term river opportunities

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26/01/2023

Thames masterplan set to scope long term river opportunities

The Active Thames partnership encourages sport and physical activity on blue space. (Photo: London Sport Trust)

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16/01/2023

Active Thames awards funding to 26 organisations

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03/01/2023

Maritime UK appoints PLA chief executive as its new chair

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Thames Vision 2050

We will create the UK’s leading port, central to the nation’s economy, with Net Zero emissions

A clean river, free of pollution and rubbish, supporting more sport, passengers and freight. A resilient Estuary, adapting to climate change and richer in wildlife. A more diverse Thames, providing jobs, learning and enjoyment to the whole community, and always, everyone, staying safe.