PLA News Releases
2020
![Stepping out and stepping up in support of stranded seafarers](/new_site_assets/images/default_news.jpg)
PLA staff’s online fundraiser to help estimated 150,000 crew members unable to return home due to COVID-19 lockdowns
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Successful ship trials at London’s new unaccompanied roll-on/roll-off terminal at Tilbury2
Read more![New freight ferry port passes dress rehearsal](/assets/t2-ship696x553.jpg)
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 virtual voyage around the world, on foot, cycling and afloat, by Port of London Authority (PLA) staff is raising money for seafarers working to keep trade flowing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more![On the front foot to help seafarers](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/img0004.jpg)
There will no public access to the footbridge at Richmond Lock and Weir from 21 April, as part of continuing efforts to combat the coronavirus, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has announced.
Read more![Closure of Richmond Footbridge to secure social distancing](/new_site_assets/images/default_news.jpg)
Seafarers from around the world, delivering essential supplies via the River Thames during the coronavirus crisis, are getting a special thank-you from the Port of London Authority (PLA).
Read more![A thank-you for seafarers](/assets/Chaplain-PLA-Gifts-696x553.jpg)
As part of measures to tackle the spread of the coronavirus, a one-way system for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Thames via Richmond Footbridge is being introduced by the Port of London Authority (PLA).
Read more![One-way system at Richmond footbridge to combat coronavirus](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/fourfreshlypaintedarches.jpeg)
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has this week submitted its application for a Harbour Revision Order (HRO) to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Read more![Port of London Harbour Revision Order Submitted](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/consultation.jpg)
Head of the Port of London Authority meets local residents and river users to answer their questions about the upper Thames
Read more![River issues discussed at Putney public meeting](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/putney-public-meeting-still4.jpg)