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Port of London Authority (PLA)

Port authority for the tidal Thames

pla.co.uk

Headquarters: Gravesend, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1909
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 400–500
Industry: Marine Port Services

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Latest news about Port of London Authority (PLA)

In short: PLA managed extensive maintenance on the Thames, launched safety campaigns, and reported on trade trends and board appointments.

Company announcements

August 25 PLA

PLA names two new board directors

The additions replace outgoing members Toril Eidesvik and Sue Mackenzie, strengthening governance and infrastructure expertise for the port authority.

August 24 PLA

PLA schedules three-day dredging operations at Northfleet beginning in September

Contractors will deploy vessel THOR for water injection dredging near Robin’s Wharf, requiring mariners to reduce speed and monitor VHF Channel 68 for updates.

August 12 PLA

PLA announces Richmond Rail Bridge arch closures for diving

Arches 1, 3 close 2-3 September and arch 2 closes 3-4 September, nightly 23:00 to 05:00, with guard boats on VHF 14.

August 6 PLA

PLA warns of diving operations at OIKOS No.1 berth

From 17 August for two weeks, diving at OIKOS No.1 berth, Canvey Island; workboats SEAFORTH, AMELIE G, NICHOLA G, STANLEY C attend; RY/Alpha flags, slow speed requirements.

Media coverage

August 14 Newham Recorder

Port of Tilbury expansion plan Tilbury3 approved by Essex council - BBC News

The Tilbury3 site is expected to open by 2030 and create about 6,600 local jobs.

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