PLA News Releases
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Listed below is a complete listing of our current news releases (by title).
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has issued a Notice to Mariners confirming agreement with the Metropolitan Police, Kent Police & Essex Police that, from today (Wednesday, 13 May 2020), the Thames is suitable for undertaking recreational activity, in line with new Government guidance.
Read more![Sport and recreation on the Thames COVID-19](/assets/Canoes-stacked-up.jpg)
A charity Rowathon staged by the Port of London Authority (PLA) and involving dozens of staff from companies working on the Thames, has raised more than £2,000 for Sport Relief.
Read more![Sport Relief challenge rowers cover double the distance of the Tidal Thames](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/rowathon1.jpg)
The arrival of the sailing ship, Stad Amsterdam on Monday, 23 July marked the start of a busy week on the Thames.
Read more![Start of a busy week for the Thames](/assets/PLA_Stad_Amsterdam_04277.jpg)
As the schools break up and families prepare to head for domestic attractions, rather than foreign beaches, due to the pandemic, the Tidal Thames Water Safety Forum is keen to alert all river users to the need to prepare fully and stay alert, when on or by the tidal Thames.
Read more![Staycation safety on the tidal Thames](/assets/plapaddlersbriefing1706171170.png)
PLA staff’s online fundraiser to help estimated 150,000 crew members unable to return home due to COVID-19 lockdowns
Read more![Stepping out and stepping up in support of stranded seafarers](/new_site_assets/images/default_news.jpg)
Steven Clapperton has been appointed director of marine operations at the Port of London Authority, the body responsible for running the UK’s largest port and busiest inland waterway, the tidal Thames.
Read more![Steven Clapperton to join Port of London Authority](/assets/steven-2-10in.png)
River enthusiasts new and old defied wintry weather conditions for a packed programme of events celebrating the Thames in London on Sunday (23 September).
Read more![Stormy weather fails to dampen ‘super Sunday’ spirits on the tidal Thames](/assets/rollofthedice-1.jpg)
Essential maintenance work on a vessel maintenance and checking ‘grid’ at Strand on the Green was completed just days before Christmas.
Read more![Strand on the Green project delivered just in time for Christmas](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/strandgreencomplete21121606.png)