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About the PLA

Our operations cover 95 miles of the River Thames. We work to keep commercial and leisure users safe, protect and enhance the environment and promote the use of the river for trade and travel This section includes information on all aspects of our operations, from how they are financed to boats we operate and the services we provide.
The Port of London Act and other key information about our statutory duties and responsibilities
The PLA is governed by a Board and run by an Executive Committee
Our fleet works on the Thames 24 hours a day, every day of the year
A River Works Licence is required for any work in, under, or over the tidal Thames
Want to know more about the tidal Thames and the PLA?

PLA, London River House,
Royal Pier Road, Gravesend.
Kent DA12 2BG
Tel. +44 (0) 1474 562200
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