Guidance Documents These guidance documents promote safe working practices on the Thames
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River Thames Recreational Users Guide 2010
The Recreational Users Guide for the tidal River Thames has now been updated by the Port of London Authority (PLA) with a new 2010 version. This easy to use guide is a two sided map of the River Thames, which replaced the Authority's previous A5 booklet 'The Tidal Thames – a guide for users of recreational craft'.
'The River Thames Recreational Users Guide - Teddington to Sea Reach', is a practical and informal method of highlighting key points of interest for leisure users. Information includes: practical guidance, marine and leisure activity areas, danger zones, Vessel Traffic Services information and port VHF channels, speed limit areas, marina and yacht club information, useful contact details and a summary of local port rules and regulations.
The new Guide can be downloaded from the website as two PDF files:
The Guide is also available as a two-sided waterproof map of the River Thames free-of-charge by post (the PLA reserves the right to charge for orders in excess of 4 copies). Please use this Enquiry Form to order a copy.
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Mariners' Guide to Bridges on the Tidal Thames
The new Mariners' Guide to Bridges on the Tidal Thames provides an overview of navigating London's bridges, and highlights the safety issues associated with this challenging environment. The book covers every bridge in detail, each presented on a double page; illustrating the bridge with a photograph, side elevation drawing and digital chart extract. The particular issues associated with navigating through and in the area around the bridge completes each entry.
Also included in comprehensive Appendices are bridge clearance tables, silhouettes, tidal set and much more useful information relevant to the navigator.
The new Mariners' Guide to Bridges on the Tidal Thames is available from the PLA at a cost of £21.50 (plus £2.00 post and packaging). Please use this Postal Order Form to order a copy.
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This booklet highlights the responsibilities and obligations placed upon berth operators by national legislation, the Port Marine Safety Code and local and national Codes of Practice.
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This guidance provides a summary of the principal rules and regulations governing navigation within the Port of London.
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