Live Tides
NOTICES TO MARINERS
Charts & Surveys
Incident reporting
Life-threatening emergencies on the river:
Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard
For near miss, safety observations and incident reporting click below
Water safety
Our commitment to drowning prevention
We are committed to reducing the number of people who drown in the tidal Thames, either accidentally or through suicide.
As a founder member of the Tidal Thames Water Safety Forum, we work with HM Coastguard, RNLI, London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police (Marine Policing Unit), London Ambulance Service, City of London Corporation, Transport for London, and City of London Police in London.
In Kent and Essex we are working in partnership with HM Coastguard, RNLI, Kent Fire and Rescue, Essex Fire and Rescue, Kent Police, Essex Police, Southeast Coast Ambulance Service, Gravesham Borough Council and Rochester Bridge Trust.
Together, we are working to make the river a safe place for all users.
Four-year progress report
Tidal Thames Water Safety Forum
Publications
The Drowning Prevention Strategy for the tidal Thames sets out practical steps to be taken to improve waterside safety for people close to the river.
Building the right safety infrastructure can reduce the pressure on the emergency services and ultimately save lives.
Whether you are living by the Thames or visiting to enjoy the view, we urge you to read this guidance on how to enjoy the river safely.
The PLA has produced this map to denote at a snapshot in time where lifesaving provision is located along the tidal Thames.
If an event is proposed on land adjoining the River Thames it is important to consider how the people that are organising and attending the event can stay safe near the water.
Two years from the launch of the Tidal Thames Water Safety Forum, this report provides information on our progress with delivering the strategy.
Strategy launch
May 2019
A partnership of London agencies came together in May 2019 to launch the Drowning Prevention Strategy. Backed by the then HRH Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, who spoke at the launch.
Time to Talk
February 2021
Simply talking can be a lifeline for people. Our new video, produced to mark #TimetoTalkDay, aims to get the nation discussing mental health, particularly in the ongoing pandemic.
Resources
Where to find advice and guidance.
More than 12 people a week take their own life in London. Would you know what to say?
Did you know a little small talk can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts?
Advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Find out how to keep you and your loved ones safe with the RNLI.
Water safety advice from Royal Life Saving Society UK
We are supportive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s plan to implement measures to make older domestic passenger vessels safer.
