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![Sarah Learns the Ropes](/assets/Sarah_Kember_Thumb_.jpg)
Secretary of State for Transport visits DP World London Gateway as port announces plans to build third deep-sea berth. London, UK, Tuesday 10th February 2015: DP World London Gateway has announced plans to move forward with a third berth at the UK’s new deep-sea hub port, located 25 miles from central London
Read more![Secretary of State for Transport visits DP World London Gateway](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/patrickmcloughlinoverlookingberth3.jpg)
The Port of London Authority's (PLA) harbour masters are asking river users to pay attention to their vessel’s wash and draw-off.
Read more![Setting the standard for seamanship](/assets/rihmond-1080.png)
The Port of London Authority will be supporting the improvement in Thames water quality by enforcing a ban on the disposal of black water (i.e. sewage) into the tidal river from commercial vessels. This restriction, to be introduced by General Direction, will come into effect from 1 July 2024.
Read more![Sewage pump-out service provision on the tidal Thames](/assets/20220314175755-2000x.png)
Shipping Minister John Hayes CBE MP, marked National Apprenticeship Week by joining the Thames Skills Academy’s first event of the year ‘Navigating a Career on the River Thames’ day at Trinity House today.
Read more![Shipping Minister Hails Thames Careers Open Day](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/tsa-shippingminister2-1-1.jpg)
![Shipping Minister Kicks Off London International Shipping Week](/assets/ARW_2435_-_277_x_220px.jpg)