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Notice Ref | NABSO1-25 |
Issuer | Adam Layer |
Issuer Role | Harbour Master |
Issue Date | 02/01/2025 |
Expiration Date | 30/09/2025 |
District | NABSO |
Reach(es) |
The following information is provided to operators in order to allow early planning of services. It should not be used by mariners for passage planning purposes.
Operators are advised that the following events are provisionally planned for 2025 and will impact on navigation in the areas shown:
Major Events | |||
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Provisional Date | Event | Location | Impact to Navigation |
7th September 2025 | Annual Thames Barrier Test Closure 2025 | Thames Barrier | Thames Barrier closed to navigation. |
10th September 2025 | Doggetts Coat & Badge Wager 2025 | London Bridge to Cadogan Pier | Full river closure in area of event. |
20th September 2025 | The Great River Race 2025 | Masthouse Terrace Pier to Ham, Richmond | Local Traffic Control in the vicinity of Millwall Dock, Pier closures along the north bank from Greenwich Reach to Battersea Reach and a River closure above Richmond. |
28th September 2025 | Vesta Scullers Head of the River Race | Kew Rail Bridge to Fulham Rail Bridge | Full River Closure in area of event. |
4th October 2025 | Pairs Head of the River Race | Kew Rail Bridge to Barn Elms Boathouse | Full River Closure in area of event. |
14th November 2025 | Junior Fours Head of the River Race | Kew Rail Bridge to Fulham Rail Bridge | Full River Closure in area of event. |
15th November 2025 | Fours Head of the River Race | Kew Rail Bridge to Fulham Rail Bridge | Full River Closure in area of event. |
16th November 2025 | Veteran Fours Head of the River Race | Kew Rail Bridge to Fulham Rail Bridge | Full River Closure in area of event. |
Please note that these dates may be provisional. Up-to-date information will be provided via the PLA events calendar at Event List (pla.co.uk) and by Notice to Mariners. This list is not exhaustive, and the river may be closed on other times for events or in the interests of navigational safety. This notice does not include monthly Thames Barrier closures which are published in specific Notice to Mariners.
The PLA will not be held liable for losses incurred on account of the above information.
Last updated: 2025-08-24 21:45:04