Live Tides
NOTICES TO MARINERS
Charts & Surveys
Hydrographic charts, surveys and miniplots are available online from our GIS system
Incident reporting
Life-threatening emergencies on the river:
Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard
For near miss, safety observations and incident reporting click below
Consultations
We periodically seek feedback from mariners, local businesses, environmental groups, and the public on proposed changes aimed at enhancing navigational safety and other issues within the Port of London
Margaretness, Crossness & Coldharbour Lighthouses Replacement and Upgrade
C01-24
After careful consideration of various factors, we have proposed the installation of drop-down masts as a solution to eliminate the need for working at height.
This consultation closed on 16/2/2024.
The PLA response to the consultation is now available.
Tidal Thames Masterplan: Tower Hamlets and Newham
The consultation was the second in a series that will cover 22 local authorities bordering the tidal Thames. Where possible, it coincides with the local councils’ Local Plan reviews.
This consultation closed 15/2/2024.
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Climate Change Adaptation Report Third Round Update From Port of London Authority
January 2021
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Poster: Ecology of the tidal Thames
The river is home to a huge variety of plants and animals, some of which are protected within its multiple conservation areas
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You'll be amazed what pops up in the Thames
The Zoological Society of London is collecting data on the dolphins, porpoises, and seals that visit the Thames to help develop our understanding of how these beautiful creatures use our estuary
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Gallions Lower Tidal Test Site – Environmental Description
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Air Quality Strategy
Best Practice Guidance For Inland Fleet Operators August 2018
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Port of London Authority Maintenance Dredging Framework Update 2022
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Climate change on the tidal Thames (2021)
Impacts, adaptation and mitigation
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Seals and porpoises in the tidal Thames
The Thames Marine Mammal Partnership aims to raise awareness of the appropriate code of conduct around Seals and Porpoises in the Tidal Thames and to coordinate responses to injured animals
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Technical requirements for the issue of a Certificate of Compliance (Thames Byelaw 16)
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Light Freight: Design Solutions for Thames Freight Infrastructure
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Marine Safety Plan - Six-monthly Performance Report 2019
Jan - Jun 2019
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Marine Safety Plan - Six-monthly Performance Report 2020
Jan - Jun 2020
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