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Navigational SafetyAs a Statutory Harbour Authority, the Port of London Authority is responsible for the management of navigational safety on the tidal River Thames between Teddington and the outer port limits. The PLA is also a Competent Harbour Authority within the provisions of the Pilotage Act 1987. The PLA provides conservancy, pilotage and vessel traffic services for ships and craft using the Port, including the maintenance of navigational channels, moorings, lights and buoys and the provision of hydrographic, tidal and other information. We are also responsible for licensing intra-port commercial vessels and river works that extend into, over, or under the Thames below mean high water level. Navigational InformationInformation to support passage planning along the Thames including Tide Tables, Critical Depths and Hydrographic SurveysRegulations and GuidanceDirections, Byelaws, Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes, and other regulations governing navigation within the Port of LondonMarine SafetyThe PLA maintains a Port Navigational Safety Management System (SMS) under the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code.Ship MovementsCurrent and expected shipping movements and VHF communications channels.Notices to MarinersEssential, up to date information and advice to those navigating in the portNotices to Agents, Berth and Ship OperatorsDedicated Notices containing pertinent information of specific interest to Agents, Berth and Ship OperatorsCentral London Vessel Traffic StudyThe PLA has recently concluded an independent study into vessel traffic levels in central London,Port SecurityThe PLA's responsibilities in terms of port security.Navigational Incident DataA summary of navigational incidents on the tidal Thames in the past four yearsThe Harbour MastersInformation about the PLA's local Harbour MastersVessel LicensingInformation on the requirements and procedures for vessel licensingNavigational Safety PoliciesThe PLA maintains a Navigational Safety Policy supported by associated policies.Thames Barrier Operation SchemeDetails of programmed closures of the Thames BarrierThames AISInformation about the Thames AIS schemeBoatmasters' LicenceInformation about the National Boatmasters Licence introduced in 2007 |
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