London is going to be the centre of much of the world’s attention for three Olympic weeks in the summer of 2012. But if you’re planning to navigate on the Thames during that period you need to plan well ahead. Click here to find out more and see our film.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations are heading for the Thames Sunday, 3 June.
Final Recommendations Report
The consultants have submitted their recommendations report to the PLA. It will be considered by the PLA early in 2012
The PLA has launched a second film to help rowers use the tidal Thames safely
Public meeting about the Thames
A public meeting to discuss current and future issues about the Thames will take place at Putney on 7th February
Liverpool in London
HMS Liverpool is visiting London on her farewell tour
PLA Statement on Thames Estuary Airport
The Port of London Authority has an important interest in the debate
The Port of London Authority works to ensure navigational safety along the tidal Thames, promote use of the river and safeguard its unique marine environment. Our vision is for a vibrant, safe and sustainable river Thames. We share our marine, environmental, planning and other expertise, working in partnership with people looking to use the river whether for trade, travel, recreation or pleasure. For a summary of our mission, strategy and priorities, use the link.
We have a dedicated website for leisure and recreational users of the Thames. Click here for information and films specially developed to help you navigate safely on one of the country’s busiest tidal rivers.
Our latest film has been developed to help river users stay safe on the river between Putney and Teddington Lock. The film explains the rules of the unique Rowing Code of Practice, something that's important for rowers, and other river users too.
See what's moved on the river through London. From Concorde to pods for the London Eye, building materials to steel, it's all moved on the Thames. That helps keep more than 100.000 journeys off London's busy roads every year. And river use is increasing with projects such as the Lea Tunnel scheme using it to move excavated material, Crossrail beginning to transport over 4 million tonnes later this year and, in a couple of years, Thames Tunnel too.

