PLA News Releases

The Venture Cup – the World’s longest, toughest and most prestigious powerboat race will start in London.

This Thursday, London will welcome the largest ocean ship to be christened on the Thames as Viking Sea, officially a small cruise ship, arrives for its naming ceremony.

A major exhibition, now open, brings the history – and future – of the country’s biggest port to life.

Ships on the tidal Thames blew their horns as a mark of respect when two Gravesend men, who helped keep mariners safe on the river for many years made their last broadcast and retired on the same day.

Rowers on the Thames tideway are being urged to keep a look out at all times in a new poster campaign from the Port of London Authority (PLA) and Thames Regional Rowing Council (TRRC).