The Port of London Authority
The Port of London Authority works to ensure navigational safety along the tidal Thames, sharing its marine, environmental, planning and other expertise to promote use of the river and safeguard its unique marine environment.
Thames Vision Launches
We've been planning the river's future to maximise its full potential.
The Thames Vision – a 20-year framework for the development of the tidal Thames is complete, after 18 months working with stakeholders.
The Thames Vision – a 20-year framework for the development of the tidal Thames is complete, after 18 months working with stakeholders.
Thames Vision - Film
What are the goals for the Thames Vision?
Join our aerial flight along the Thames to see the six goals and find out more.
Join our aerial flight along the Thames to see the six goals and find out more.
Join the Club
Join the Tidal Thames Navigators' Club
It's free to join and member benefits include:
It's free to join and member benefits include:
- Tide Tables and Port Information Handbook
- PLA Recreational Users' Guide
- River safety information tailored to you
The Cleaner Thames campaign is all about stopping rubbish getting in the River Thames.
Every year hundreds of tonnes of plastic bottles, food wrappers and other rubbish gets into the Thames, harming creatures including fish, seals and birds. Backed by international explorer, Paul Rose the campaign has a simple message: Bin it for a Cleaner Thames.
Every year hundreds of tonnes of plastic bottles, food wrappers and other rubbish gets into the Thames, harming creatures including fish, seals and birds. Backed by international explorer, Paul Rose the campaign has a simple message: Bin it for a Cleaner Thames.
Our featured videos are part of the Vision Project.
Voices of the Thames enabled us to conduct a series of interviews with people who love the river to find out What the Thames means to them.
You can also browse the PLA video archive in our Media Centre or via our YouTube channel.
Ebb Tide Flag Warning
Caution - Low Fluvial Flows
The Port of London Authority advise all river users that the fluvial flow is less than usual and lower than predicted tides may be expected, especially around low water.
One to Watch
Thames Historic Barge Driving Race
Date / Venue: 9 July 2016, Greenwich to Westminster
Unique race, with barges rowed over a course of seven miles between the Palaces of Greenwich and Westminster. Starts 12.30 pm at Greenwich. For more information, click below.
Date / Venue: 9 July 2016, Greenwich to Westminster
Unique race, with barges rowed over a course of seven miles between the Palaces of Greenwich and Westminster. Starts 12.30 pm at Greenwich. For more information, click below.
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Visit our dedicated recreational users' website, Boating on the Thames. The site provides guidance and advice to assist you in navigating the tidal Thames for the first time, or even if you're a regular visitor.