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We look after navigational safety on the tidal Thames, overseeing port, passenger and freight operations on the river, as well as events. Social media is not monitored 24/7.
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How to contact the Port of London Authority
🚨 Life-threatening emergencies: Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Do not enter the water
⚠️ Urgent risk to navigation or environment (24 hours): 0203 260 7711
➡️ General enquiries: pla.co.uk/contact-us
🚨 Life-threatening emergencies: Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Do not enter the water
⚠️ Urgent risk to navigation or environment (24 hours): 0203 260 7711
➡️ General enquiries: pla.co.uk/contact-us
As we near the end of 2025, don’t forget to make sure that you have the required number of #ThamesCPD points!
The programme requires you to achieve a minimum of 10 points every year and a minimum of 150 points over a 5-year cycle.
➡️ thamescpd.co.uk
#RiverThames
The programme requires you to achieve a minimum of 10 points every year and a minimum of 150 points over a 5-year cycle.
➡️ thamescpd.co.uk
#RiverThames
December 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
As we near the end of 2025, don’t forget to make sure that you have the required number of #ThamesCPD points!
The programme requires you to achieve a minimum of 10 points every year and a minimum of 150 points over a 5-year cycle.
➡️ thamescpd.co.uk
#RiverThames
The programme requires you to achieve a minimum of 10 points every year and a minimum of 150 points over a 5-year cycle.
➡️ thamescpd.co.uk
#RiverThames
Santa Claus is coming to Town…Pier! 🎅
Keep an eye out in Gravesend this Friday and you might spot him 👀
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #SantaOnTheThames #Kent
Keep an eye out in Gravesend this Friday and you might spot him 👀
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #SantaOnTheThames #Kent
December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Santa Claus is coming to Town…Pier! 🎅
Keep an eye out in Gravesend this Friday and you might spot him 👀
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #SantaOnTheThames #Kent
Keep an eye out in Gravesend this Friday and you might spot him 👀
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #SantaOnTheThames #Kent
In the past 7 days, more than 205 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Jake Bryan
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Jake Bryan
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
December 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
In the past 7 days, more than 205 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Jake Bryan
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Jake Bryan
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
Congratulations to PLA Pilot Captain Hywel Pugh who received his Merchant Navy Medal in a ceremony at Trinity House last week🎖️
The medal recognises Hywel’s outstanding contribution to safety, training & welfare.
#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #MerchantNavyMedal
Photo ©Mark Dalton
The medal recognises Hywel’s outstanding contribution to safety, training & welfare.
#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #MerchantNavyMedal
Photo ©Mark Dalton
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Congratulations to PLA Pilot Captain Hywel Pugh who received his Merchant Navy Medal in a ceremony at Trinity House last week🎖️
The medal recognises Hywel’s outstanding contribution to safety, training & welfare.
#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #MerchantNavyMedal
Photo ©Mark Dalton
The medal recognises Hywel’s outstanding contribution to safety, training & welfare.
#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #MerchantNavyMedal
Photo ©Mark Dalton
Life ring return crates are now at Tower & Westminster Pier giving crews a central place to return life rings recovered from the Thames so they can be safely reused.
If you find a life ring, please return it to a crate 💙
A joint initiative with Transport for London.
#PortOfLondon #SaferThames
If you find a life ring, please return it to a crate 💙
A joint initiative with Transport for London.
#PortOfLondon #SaferThames
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Life ring return crates are now at Tower & Westminster Pier giving crews a central place to return life rings recovered from the Thames so they can be safely reused.
If you find a life ring, please return it to a crate 💙
A joint initiative with Transport for London.
#PortOfLondon #SaferThames
If you find a life ring, please return it to a crate 💙
A joint initiative with Transport for London.
#PortOfLondon #SaferThames
We are recruiting a Skilled Operative to join our Civil Engineering team.
The role requires carrying out small construction projects & maintenance of PLA assets as part of the Trades Team, with a focus on groundworks.
Apply➡️ careers.pla.co.uk/jobs/6836344...
#PortOfLondon #MaritimeCareers
The role requires carrying out small construction projects & maintenance of PLA assets as part of the Trades Team, with a focus on groundworks.
Apply➡️ careers.pla.co.uk/jobs/6836344...
#PortOfLondon #MaritimeCareers
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
We are recruiting a Skilled Operative to join our Civil Engineering team.
The role requires carrying out small construction projects & maintenance of PLA assets as part of the Trades Team, with a focus on groundworks.
Apply➡️ careers.pla.co.uk/jobs/6836344...
#PortOfLondon #MaritimeCareers
The role requires carrying out small construction projects & maintenance of PLA assets as part of the Trades Team, with a focus on groundworks.
Apply➡️ careers.pla.co.uk/jobs/6836344...
#PortOfLondon #MaritimeCareers
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The River Thames has sparked creativity for centuries - from the artists and poets of the past, to today’s filmmakers and content creators.
If the Thames inspires you, we’d love to see your response on film in the new Video category of the Thames Lens competition, sponsored by Illuminated River.
If the Thames inspires you, we’d love to see your response on film in the new Video category of the Thames Lens competition, sponsored by Illuminated River.
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The River Thames has sparked creativity for centuries - from the artists and poets of the past, to today’s filmmakers and content creators.
If the Thames inspires you, we’d love to see your response on film in the new Video category of the Thames Lens competition, sponsored by Illuminated River.
If the Thames inspires you, we’d love to see your response on film in the new Video category of the Thames Lens competition, sponsored by Illuminated River.
In the past 7 days, more than 200 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Chris Seaman
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Chris Seaman
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
In the past 7 days, more than 200 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Chris Seaman
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Chris Seaman
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
We’re sharing another snippet from our upcoming centenary edition of Tidal Thames News! ✏️
This time, Marine Pilotage Manager, Dave Newbury writes about the transformation of Pilotage Operations and the Pilotage Act of 1987... (1/3)
This time, Marine Pilotage Manager, Dave Newbury writes about the transformation of Pilotage Operations and the Pilotage Act of 1987... (1/3)
November 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We’re sharing another snippet from our upcoming centenary edition of Tidal Thames News! ✏️
This time, Marine Pilotage Manager, Dave Newbury writes about the transformation of Pilotage Operations and the Pilotage Act of 1987... (1/3)
This time, Marine Pilotage Manager, Dave Newbury writes about the transformation of Pilotage Operations and the Pilotage Act of 1987... (1/3)
Join the Thames Green Scheme 🌱
Our voluntary, free-of-charge programme for inland commercial & service vessel operators. Your opportunity to demonstrate environmental leadership & help create a cleaner, healthier river.
Learn more ➡️ pla.co.uk/thames-green...
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames
Our voluntary, free-of-charge programme for inland commercial & service vessel operators. Your opportunity to demonstrate environmental leadership & help create a cleaner, healthier river.
Learn more ➡️ pla.co.uk/thames-green...
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Join the Thames Green Scheme 🌱
Our voluntary, free-of-charge programme for inland commercial & service vessel operators. Your opportunity to demonstrate environmental leadership & help create a cleaner, healthier river.
Learn more ➡️ pla.co.uk/thames-green...
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames
Our voluntary, free-of-charge programme for inland commercial & service vessel operators. Your opportunity to demonstrate environmental leadership & help create a cleaner, healthier river.
Learn more ➡️ pla.co.uk/thames-green...
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames
We're seeking an Administrator & Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) to join our Estates team.
You will provide administrative and project support to enable the smooth running of the PLA’s extensive property portfolio.
➡️ careers.pla.co.uk/jobs/6746974...
Closing: 26 November 2025
#PortOfLondon
You will provide administrative and project support to enable the smooth running of the PLA’s extensive property portfolio.
➡️ careers.pla.co.uk/jobs/6746974...
Closing: 26 November 2025
#PortOfLondon
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
We're seeking an Administrator & Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) to join our Estates team.
You will provide administrative and project support to enable the smooth running of the PLA’s extensive property portfolio.
➡️ careers.pla.co.uk/jobs/6746974...
Closing: 26 November 2025
#PortOfLondon
You will provide administrative and project support to enable the smooth running of the PLA’s extensive property portfolio.
➡️ careers.pla.co.uk/jobs/6746974...
Closing: 26 November 2025
#PortOfLondon
In the past 7 days, more than 210 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Lars Vlaskamp
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Lars Vlaskamp
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
November 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
In the past 7 days, more than 210 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Lars Vlaskamp
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Lars Vlaskamp
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
We’re sharing another preview from the special upcoming issue of Tidal Thames News, turning 100 years old later this month! For the centenary edition, our Harbour Master (SMS & VTS), Simon Phillips, writes about how technological growth has supported improvements to PLA... (1/3)
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re sharing another preview from the special upcoming issue of Tidal Thames News, turning 100 years old later this month! For the centenary edition, our Harbour Master (SMS & VTS), Simon Phillips, writes about how technological growth has supported improvements to PLA... (1/3)
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
-- From Laurence Binyon's For the Fallen
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
-- From Laurence Binyon's For the Fallen
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
-- From Laurence Binyon's For the Fallen
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
-- From Laurence Binyon's For the Fallen
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
In the past 7 days, more than 215 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Chris Seaman
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Chris Seaman
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
In the past 7 days, more than 215 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Chris Seaman
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Chris Seaman
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
This week, the PLA welcomed Maritime Minister Keir Mather to its Headquarters in Gravesend as it formally unveiled its two newest service boats as part of its ongoing investment to support growing trade through the UK’s biggest port.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This week, the PLA welcomed Maritime Minister Keir Mather to its Headquarters in Gravesend as it formally unveiled its two newest service boats as part of its ongoing investment to support growing trade through the UK’s biggest port.
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In collaboration with @illuminatedriver.bsky.social, Thames Festival Trust has announced a new category for its annual #ThamesLens photography competition 📷
For the first time, participants will be able to submit video entries!
Find out more and enter ➡️ thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-pro...
For the first time, participants will be able to submit video entries!
Find out more and enter ➡️ thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-pro...
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In collaboration with @illuminatedriver.bsky.social, Thames Festival Trust has announced a new category for its annual #ThamesLens photography competition 📷
For the first time, participants will be able to submit video entries!
Find out more and enter ➡️ thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-pro...
For the first time, participants will be able to submit video entries!
Find out more and enter ➡️ thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-pro...
In the past 7 days, more than 210 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Caz Palmer
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Caz Palmer
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
November 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
In the past 7 days, more than 210 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Caz Palmer
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Caz Palmer
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
The annual draw-off at Richmond Lock & Weir has begun 📢
Mark Beck, Principal Superintendent of Richmond Lock & Weir, talks us through the PLA’s draw-off process and why it is necessary for carrying out crucial repairs on the weir
#RiverThames #Richmond #RichmondLockAndWeir #PortOfLondon
Mark Beck, Principal Superintendent of Richmond Lock & Weir, talks us through the PLA’s draw-off process and why it is necessary for carrying out crucial repairs on the weir
#RiverThames #Richmond #RichmondLockAndWeir #PortOfLondon
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The annual draw-off at Richmond Lock & Weir has begun 📢
Mark Beck, Principal Superintendent of Richmond Lock & Weir, talks us through the PLA’s draw-off process and why it is necessary for carrying out crucial repairs on the weir
#RiverThames #Richmond #RichmondLockAndWeir #PortOfLondon
Mark Beck, Principal Superintendent of Richmond Lock & Weir, talks us through the PLA’s draw-off process and why it is necessary for carrying out crucial repairs on the weir
#RiverThames #Richmond #RichmondLockAndWeir #PortOfLondon
Active Thames is a partnership programme in place to support the development of watersports on the tidal Thames and inland waterways in London, Kent and Essex.
Learn more ➡️ activethames.co.uk/about-active...
Photo: Islington Boat Club
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #BlueSpace #ActiveThames
Learn more ➡️ activethames.co.uk/about-active...
Photo: Islington Boat Club
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #BlueSpace #ActiveThames
October 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Active Thames is a partnership programme in place to support the development of watersports on the tidal Thames and inland waterways in London, Kent and Essex.
Learn more ➡️ activethames.co.uk/about-active...
Photo: Islington Boat Club
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #BlueSpace #ActiveThames
Learn more ➡️ activethames.co.uk/about-active...
Photo: Islington Boat Club
#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #BlueSpace #ActiveThames
We are pleased to announce a revised Tideway Code.
What’s new?
• New information on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) on the Tidal Thames, including the risks they pose and what paddlers need to consider when planning their passage. (1/2)
What’s new?
• New information on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) on the Tidal Thames, including the risks they pose and what paddlers need to consider when planning their passage. (1/2)
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We are pleased to announce a revised Tideway Code.
What’s new?
• New information on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) on the Tidal Thames, including the risks they pose and what paddlers need to consider when planning their passage. (1/2)
What’s new?
• New information on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) on the Tidal Thames, including the risks they pose and what paddlers need to consider when planning their passage. (1/2)
In the past 7 days, more than 190 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Lars Vlaskamp
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Lars Vlaskamp
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
October 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
In the past 7 days, more than 190 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Lars Vlaskamp
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Lars Vlaskamp
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
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We're delighted to announce that Illuminated River will sponsor a new video category in the Thames Festival Trust's Thames Lens 2026 photography competition.
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We're delighted to announce that Illuminated River will sponsor a new video category in the Thames Festival Trust's Thames Lens 2026 photography competition.
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
Following the conclusion of the PLA's second #CleanThamesChallenge, we are pleased to announce the results from the 241 people who participated in the month-long event.
This year, supported by DP World, we provided 195 litter picking kits (1/3)
This year, supported by DP World, we provided 195 litter picking kits (1/3)
October 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Following the conclusion of the PLA's second #CleanThamesChallenge, we are pleased to announce the results from the 241 people who participated in the month-long event.
This year, supported by DP World, we provided 195 litter picking kits (1/3)
This year, supported by DP World, we provided 195 litter picking kits (1/3)
In the past 7 days, more than 220 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Peter Flanagan
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Peter Flanagan
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
October 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
In the past 7 days, more than 220 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Peter Flanagan
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames
See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements
Photo by PLA Pilot Peter Flanagan
#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames