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We look after navigational safety on the tidal Thames, overseeing port, passenger and freight operations on the river, as well as events. Social media is not monitored 24/7.

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · May 16

How to contact the Port of London Authority

🚨 Life-threatening emergencies: Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Do not enter the water

⚠️ Urgent risk to navigation or environment (24 hours): 0203 260 7711

➡️ General enquiries: pla.co.uk/contact-us

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 22h

An old maritime tradition met modern construction last month when our 3 new Denton Pontoons received the full ‘keel laying’ ceremony. Commemorative coins were placed under the keel for good luck🍀

The redevelopment project is part of our Thames Vision ➡️ pla.co.uk/thames-visio...

Three coins placed in a plaque that reads Keel laying of jetty pontoon.

Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 1d

In the past 7 days, more than 205 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon

See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements

Photo by PLA Pilot James Kitney

#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames

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Kristi Tange @kristitange.bsky.social · 2d

I didn’t hit my personal target for Clean River Thames in Sept, so decided to keep going. Lots and lots of plastic on the Crabtree foreshore in London. Filled 3 bags. Happy to see ducks waddling by the clean shoreline.

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 2d

as well as ship to shore access at berths, terminals, jetties and piers, is a key concern for the PLA.

Find out more about this year’s #SafeBoardingWeek ➡️ pla.co.uk/notices/P8-25 (3/3)

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #Safety #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #SaferThames #SafeBoardingWeek2025

Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 2d

and highlight the importance the PLA places on safety on the 95 miles of the tidal Thames that it manages.

Safe access to and from the varied range of vessels on the Thames, including ladders onto ships...(2/3)

Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 2d

The PLA is conducting its third ‘Safe Boarding Week’ this week, following on from the success of Safe Boarding Week in 2024.

The week-long safety initiative, from 6-12 October 2025, aims to increase awareness of safe access...(1/3)

Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks also to DP World who supported this year’s challenge.

Don’t forget to look out for next year! 👀 cleaningthethames.pla.co.uk/clean-thames...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #CleanThames #NaturalThames #ThamesVision2050 (2/2)

Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 6d

The #CleanThamesChallenge has come to an end for 2025!

Thanks to all those who participated in helping to clean up the #tidalThames

For participants who reported their haul before 30 September, keep an eye on your inbox for our prize winner announcement! 🗑️
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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 7d

Our Marine Services team look after some of the most important features of the Thames, keeping the river safe, clean, and navigable for everyone.

Find out more about our teams and the work they do ➡️ pla.co.uk/about-us

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #MarineServices

Yellow and black buoy stacked on top of each other

River Thames with banner that reads The UK's Biggest Port hearts the Thames

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 9d

Last week, more than 210 vessels called in the #PortOfLondon

See what's on the move ➡️ pla.co.uk/ship-movements

Photo by PLA Pilot Mario Di Costanzo

#KeepingTradeFlowing #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #TradingThames #RiverThames

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 19d

Read the full article ➡️ pla.co.uk/thames-worki...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #DestinationThames #ThamesVision2050

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 19d

Siân Foster, PLA’s Head of Corporate Affairs said: “We’re proud to welcome London International Shipping Week delegates from all over the world to our Port. Just think of us when you’re pausing for a selfie overlooking this iconic river!”

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 19d

From #LISW25’s headline conference at Vauxhall, and the venue of its Gala Dinner in Battersea Park, to our own Sustainability & Innovation showcase afloat on the river, the tidal Thames has been a backdrop to so many of the meetings, events and conversations this week.

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A view of Tower Bridge and the River Thames on a bright day

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 21d

Theo said: “With commitment and courage, all ports can anchor lasting change that will benefit not just the industry, but society as a whole.”

Read the full article ➡️ pla.co.uk/why-diversit...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon (2/2)

Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 21d

This week is both #LISW25 and #NationalInclusionWeek 🚢❤️

PLA Projects & Events Lead, Theo Albanis, has written a powerful piece highlighting ‘Why diversity and inclusion must be at the heart of the Maritime Industry’.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 23d

Don't miss: #ThamesFestivalTrust's Thames Lens Photography Exhibition, part of #TotallyThames25.

On display now until 30 September, North Bank Riverside Walkway (near Millennium Bridge).

Thames Lens is supported by the @londonportauth.bsky.social

#london #photography #photoexhibition

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 22d

Read the full article ➡️ pla.co.uk/fuelling-gro...

Photo: PLA Pilot David Barnett

#RiverThames #TradingThames #Innovation #ThamesVision2050 #LondonInternationalShippingWeek #Growth #BusinessDevelopment

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 22d

Steven said “This London International Shipping Week, we are delighted to welcome the world’s senior leaders in shipping and maritime to showcase how the UK’s number one port is fuelling growth through investment, innovation, and by supporting our customers’ spirit of can-do.”

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 22d

On the second day of #LISW25, PLA Chief Financial Officer, Steven Lockwood describes how the #PortOfLondon is investing in and backing innovation to support our customers to drive growth across the Port, the South East and the country.

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Container ship and tugs on the River Thames

Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 23d

Today marks the start of #LISW25, one of the most important global shipping events in the world and we are delighted to welcome all its guests to the city.

Hear from our Chief Executive, Robin Mortimer, about what’s coming up this week ➡️ youtu.be/6P5EPyF34ss

#PortOfLondon #RiverThames

PLA CEO Robin Mortimer with River Thames in the background

Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 27d

The work was led by the PLA and conducted in collaboration with Thames Water and environmental charity Thames21.

Find out more ➡️ pla.co.uk/five-million...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #WetWipeIsland #London #CleanThames #ThamesVision2050 #Sustainability

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 27d

The three-week long effort was a first-of-its-kind project to conduct a mass removal of wet wipes and saw us remove around 5 million wet wipes – weighing 114 tonnes – that had congealed into a 250-metre island on the foreshore of the Thames near Hammersmith Bridge.

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 27d

The PLA’s project to clean up ‘Wet Wipe Island’ has now been completed.

Photo 1: Taken by the PLA's Hydrography department, Wet Wipe Island pre-works

Photo 2: Taken by the PLA's Hydrography department, Wet Wipe Island post-works

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Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 28d

Photo: Bridge Watch

#RiverThames #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #PortOfLondon #SuicidePrevention #BridgeWatch

Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social · 28d

Today they will run a whole day of patrols on the Thames, from 5am to 5pm.

Wondering what you can do to help?

🔹 Take 20 minutes out of your day to complete free Zero Suicide Alliance training
🔹 Volunteer your time to Bridge Watch patrols
🔹 Donate to Bridge Watch ➡️ bridgewatch.uk/donate-now/

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