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As the capital prepares for its hottest day of the year, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has issued a reminder not to underestimate the powers of the tidal River Thames.
Read more![Thames heatwave safety call](/assets/dog-in-river-july-2018.jpg)
A partnership to promote the highest safety standards for all boat operators on the tidal Thames has been launched by the Company of Waterman & Lighterman and the Port of London Authority (PLA).
Read more![Raising the bar for river workers’ safety training](/assets/galimage_tonymaynardandchristopherr.jpg)
Work to dismantle and remove the old West Street Pier in Gravesend is well underway. The pier was used for a number of years by passengers of the Gravesend – Tilbury ferry. But in 2012 the ferry moved to the renovated Town Pier.
Read more![Works to remove West Street Pier](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/pierremoval1.jpg)
A jet skier who flouted speed limit and safety rules on the tidal Thames has been fined, following a successful prosecution by the Port of London Authority.
Read more![Speeding jet skier fined after member of the public takes action](/new_site_assets/images/default_news.jpg)
A Kent man who recklessly jet skied at speed along the Thames towards central London last summer has been successfully prosecuted at Westminster Magistrates Court (10 April 2019).
Read more![Jet skier fined for reckless Thames folly](/new_site_assets/images/default_news.jpg)
More than 250 river stakeholders came together for the Port of London Authority (PLA) annual reception on 12 March. At event, PLA chairman, Christopher Rodrigues delivered a speech covering the key themes of investment, pilotage and jobs. The full text of the speech follows.
Read more![PLA Annual Reception – 12 March 2019 Chairman, Christopher Rodrigues’ Speech](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/cjrresized.png)
Seasonal revellers on the tidal Thames have been warned to enjoy themselves safely this Christmas and into the New Year.
Read more![Advice for a safe festive season on the tidal Thames](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/fireworks.jpg)
As Maritime Safety Week kicks off, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has called on people taking their boats on the Thames to step up vigilance and avoid the ‘side effects’ of neglect, in a bid radically to reduce the number of breakdowns on the river.
Read more![New safety campaign targets vessel breakdowns as Maritime Safety Week starts](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/breakdownssummary.jpg)
A canny idea thought up by a Port of London Authority (PLA) boat crew is helping rowing coaches and their students stay safe on the Thames.
Read more![Port of London boat crew launch safety initiative for Tideway rowing coaches](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/skills2.jpg)