PLA News Releases
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Listed below is a complete listing of our current news releases (by title).
Leading wet civil and environmental engineering firm, Land & Water Group, has upgraded Berth 3 at Coldharbour Jetty, on the River Thames, to accommodate coaster vessels, used for short sea shipping, as part of a landmark development for the company.
Read more![Land & Water accommodates coaster vessels at Coldharbour Jetty](/assets/placoldharbourboatarrival-1-2000x.jpg)
The largest fast passenger ferry order for a UK shipyard in over 25 years has been confirmed by MBNA Thames Clippers today. Two new 170 capacity passenger boats will be built at the Wight Shipyard Co on the Isle of Wight, and will join London’s growing river transport network in summer 2017.
Read more![Largest UK fast-ferry shipyard order in over 25 years confirmed](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/mbna-5.jpg)
River charity Thames21 has today released data showing a mound created by wet wipes, which has grown to the size of two tennis courts and over a metre tall in the past six years.
Read more![Laser scans show devastating impact of wet wipes on the Thames](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/seriousissue.jpg)
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There are less than three days left to support Port of London Authority (PLA) harbour master, Mark Towens’ fund raising drive and secure a chance to win a unique prize: a private party for 120 guests aboard the Thames river yacht, Silver Sturgeon in 2021.
Read more![Last chance for Thames raffle in support of harbour master](/assets/hackettboatpartyhigh0076.jpg)
Construction teams are busy preparing two east London wharves to return to operation in 2022, in a £2.6 million programme of essential improvement works for the Port of London Authority (PLA).
Read more![Latest PLA investment prepares east London wharves for return to operation](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/julespipe2019.jpg)
The Port of London Authority launched its latest safety campaign, focused on the Human Factor, at its Annual Stakeholder Forum today (Tuesday, 9 May).
Read more![Latest PLA safety campaign targets human error](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/plasafetyfactors09051703-small.jpg)
A free guide helping leisure users safely to get the most out of Britain’s most famous tidal river has been revamped by the Port of London Authority.
Read more![Latest Thames recreational users’ guide is Christmas reading essential](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/darrenrecguide1.png)
The latest Port of London Authority (PLA) safety campaign is looking to improve all river users’ awareness of how to share the river safely with smaller, vulnerable recreational craft on the tidal Thames.
Read more![Latest Thames safety campaign aims to look after vulnerable river users](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/vrunewsrelease.jpg)