To help shape their studies, they talked about:
🔹 The PLA’s history
🔹 Navigational and Pilotage responsibilities
🔹 Environmental stewardship
🔹 Commercial shipping on the Thames
🔹 Recreational use of the river, including for leisure and sports
🔹 The PLA’s #ThamesVision2050

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The PLA's four new trainee pilots with the River Thames in the background. L-R Sean Smith, Oleksandr Kaidanovych, Jonathan Church and Storm Smith-Suckoo

We’re delighted to welcome Sean Smith, Oleksandr Kaidanovych, Jonathan Church and Storm Smith-Suckoo to the PLA as they begin their journey as trainee marine pilots.

Find out more ➡️ pla.co.uk/meet-our-new...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #ThamesVision2050 #Pilotage

Our next public meeting to discuss the Upper District of the tidal Thames will be held at the Thames Rowing Club, Putney on Monday 23 March 2026.

Register now ➡️ share.hsforms.com/1Mz92TlvnQAG...

#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #ThamesVision2050

Westminster is the latest borough bordering the Thames to be the focus of the PLA’s #PortMasterplan consultation.

Help us shape the plan and have your say ➡️ port-masterplan-portoflondon.hub.arcgis.com

#ThamesVision2050 #RiverThames #PortOfLondon

Thurrock is the latest borough bordering the Thames to be the focus of the PLA’s #PortMasterplan consultation.

Help us shape the plan and have your say ➡️ port-masterplan-portoflondon.hub.arcgis.com

#ThamesVision2050 #RiverThames #PortOfLondon

Southwark is one of the latest boroughs bordering the tidal Thames to be the focus of the PLA’s #PortMasterplan consultation.

Help us shape the plan and have your say ➡️ port-masterplan-portoflondon.hub.arcgis.com

#ThamesVision2050 #RiverThames #PortOfLondon #Southwark

Find out more ➡️ pla.co.uk/pla-celebrat...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #ThamesVision2050 #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #Pilotage #NamingCeremony
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The #ActiveThames fund closes this weekend – don’t miss your chance to apply! ⏲️

Find out more and submit your application now! ➡️ activethames.co.uk/active-thame...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #London #Essex #Kent #ThamesEstuary #BlueSpace #ThamesVision2050 #DestinationThames

Vessel Traffic Services Our VTS team manages the safe navigation of all vessels on the tidal Thames

Find out more about our VTS department 📷

pla.co.uk/vessel-traff...

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#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #ThamesVision2050 #PortVisit #VTS #KeepingTradeFlowing #Zeebrugge

Thanks also to DP World who supported this year’s challenge.

Don’t forget to look out for next year! 👀 cleaningthethames.pla.co.uk/clean-thames...

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Read the full article ➡️ pla.co.uk/thames-worki...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #DestinationThames #ThamesVision2050

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Read the full article ➡️ pla.co.uk/fuelling-gro...

Photo: PLA Pilot David Barnett

#RiverThames #TradingThames #Innovation #ThamesVision2050 #LondonInternationalShippingWeek #Growth #BusinessDevelopment

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The work was led by the PLA and conducted in collaboration with Thames Water and environmental charity Thames21.

Find out more ➡️ pla.co.uk/five-million...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #WetWipeIsland #London #CleanThames #ThamesVision2050 #Sustainability

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Graphic with text that reads "90%+ reduction in CO2 and NOx emissions"

Graphic with text that reads "80% cut in particulate matter emissions"

Graphic with text that reads "80 minutes of driving time saved per trip"

Graphic with text that reads "Loading/offloading times as low as 15 & 7 minutes respectively"

A large-scale shift to river freight (known as modal shift) could unlock a range of economic, environmental, and social benefits.

Find out more about the benefits of going from road to river ➡️ pla.co.uk/road-river

#PortOfLondon #RiverThames #ThamesVision2050

Sing For Water taken by Milo Robinson

The #TotallyThames Festival is back this September! 🎉

Find out what’s on near you ➡️ thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats-on/

Photo: Milo Robinson

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #TidalThames #Culture #Arts #Heritage #DestinationThames #ThamesVision2050

Robin Mortimer, PLA Chief Executive, pressed the button to officially begin demolition works, essential for future construction plans. He was joined by representatives from Now Construction, who are the project’s Principal Contractor.

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Don’t miss your final chance to sign up to this year’s #CleanThamesChallenge!

There are still free Clean Thames litter picking kits available 🚮

Sign up ➡️ cleaningthethames.pla.co.uk/clean-thames...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #CleanThames #ThamesVision2050

Reminder: Thames Environment Fund applications are open!

Closing on Friday 29 August 2025 at 5pm.

Apply for funding now ➡️ www.research.net/r/C9FSFKQ

Find out more ➡️ pla.co.uk/thames-envir...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #London #Essex #Kent #CleanerThames #ThamesVision2050

Graphic describing the Clean Thames Challenge, taking place in September but now open for sign ups

The #CleanThamesChallenge is back for its second year!

Find out more and sign up before 1 August 2025 ➡️ cleaningthethames.pla.co.uk/clean-thames...

Supported by DP World

#RiverThames #CleaningTheThames #CleanThames #PortOfLondon #NaturalThames #ThamesVision2050

A scenic riverside view on a sunny day with clear blue skies.

Today marks the start of #LondonRiversWeek (30 May – 8 June)

There’s plenty of events coming up including clean ups, talks and walks by the #RiverThames 🚶

Get involved ➡️ www.thames21.org.uk/london-river...

#PortOfLondon #ThamesVision2050

From tackling pollution to supporting green innovation on the river, we continue to be deeply committed to a cleaner, more sustainable Thames.

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#PortOfLondon #ThamesVision2050 #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #RiverThames

Park bench vector

4 scooter vectors

8 shopping trolley vectors

29 bikes vector

Our crews have been working hard to clear items from the low waters to protect the foreshore.

Earlier this week they retrieved:

▪️1 park bench
▪️4 scooters
▪️8 shopping trolleys
▪️+ 29 bikes!

Find out more ➡️ pla.co.uk/cleanthamesp...

#CleanTheThames #ThamesVision2050

We’re delighted to welcome Lloyd, John and Alfie to the Port of London Authority as they begin their journey as trainee marine pilots.

Learn more ➡️ pla.co.uk/new-pla-trai...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #Pilotage #TradingThames #ThamesVision2050

Volunteers litter picking on the Thames foreshore

Thames21’s latest Big Wet Wipe Count (30 April) attracted more than 30 volunteers.

They removed 4,848 wet wipes and 70 bin bags of waste that had accumulated in wet wipe hotspots along the river Thames.

#London #RiverThames #PortOfLondon #NaturalThames #ThamesVision2050

Text reads 'The Net Zero Plan' on dark blue background

We’ve launched our Net Zero Plan🌱

This strategy outlines how we’ll deliver climate action across our internal operations & wider value chain. Discover what we’ve achieved so far & the next steps on our journey to Net Zero.

Read here ➡️ pla.co.uk/net-zero-plan

#ThamesVision2050

Graphic advertising the PLA's Annual Stakeholder Forum online on 12 June 2025

Join us online for our Annual Stakeholder Forum on 12 June 2025, where we will discuss our role in protecting and improving the tidal Thames for all.

Register to attend ➡️ share.hsforms.com/1wba65EUmQa6...

#PortOfLondon #ThamesVision2050 #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #RiverThames

Group photo of attendees

Yesterday, the PLA hosted maritime students from Antwerp Management School, as part of a visit organised by Dr Patrick Verhoeven from the International Association of Ports & Harbors

Find out more about careers at the PLA ➡️ careers.pla.co.uk

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #Kent #ThamesVision2050

River Thames with blue sky and trees with boats on the right

🍃 RRR Consultancy Ltd is researching how air pollution, fuel use, and energy options impact boat dwellers across London.

Have your say ➡️ rrrconsultancy.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...

#RiverThames #PortOfLondon #ThamesVision2050

Our next public meeting to discuss the Upper District of the tidal Thames will be held at the London Rowing Club, Putney on Tuesday 01 April 2025.

Register now ➡️ share.hsforms.com/1wr7y_KnURYy...

#PortOfLondon #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #Thames #RiverThames #ThamesVision2050

On Tuesday 11 February 2025, we participated in a careers day at the Cutty Sark, designed for students interested in exploring careers in STEM and the maritime sector.

➡️ www.careersonthethames.co.uk

#MaritimeCareers #PortOfLondon #RiverThames #NAW2025 #STEMCareers #ThamesVision2050