Join our Chief Executive Robin Mortimer and our Head of Sustainability Julia Makin at the Society & The Sea International Conference 2024 on 9 and 10 September to drive the future of the maritime industry.
Join our Chief Executive Robin Mortimer and our Head of Sustainability Julia Makin at the Society & The Sea International Conference 2024 on 9 and 10 September to drive the future of the maritime industry.
The National Maritime dual-themed conference will explore strategies for a sustainable blue economy, energy transition, and business opportunities. Network with industry leaders, learn about the latest innovations, and contribute to a new SOCSEA Charter 2024.
Don't miss the exclusive SOCSEA24 Grand Maritime Ball on the evening of 9 September, a charity event supporting the RNLI's 200th anniversary.
Your opportunity to share your voice on changes to the General Directions Consultation C02-24: Updates to the General Directions for Navigation in the Port of London.
If you haven't had a chance to respond or if you have additional feedback, please be aware that the consultation will close on Friday 13 September 2024.
Thank you in advance for your valuable contribution and active participation in our public consultation.
Laburnum Boat Club hosted the first Active Thames Coaching Observation session (22 August) marking a significant step in fostering a stronger coaching community along the Thames.
This session, open to young people aged 9-18, showcased the inclusive, mixed-ability approach Laburnum has established, with around 30% of participants having disabilities such as autism or down syndrome.
Ben Burchell, of Danson Park Adventures, spoke about the value of these peer-to-peer observation sessions: “I find it a useful tool to be able to get to other clubs and see how sessions are run both by the club and the individual coaches. This allows me to develop my own coaching by seeing new techniques, games, and different venues, as well as seeing what we can adapt and run at our own centre.”
The Clean Thames Challenge kicked off on 1st September as part of the Totally Thames Festival. Over 100 participants have committed to tackling litter along the foreshore or the Thames Path National Trail.
PLA’s Emily McLean, Technical Advisor, Water Quality said: “It’s so exciting to see people so passionate about keeping the rubbish out of the tidal Thames. We’d like to thank everyone who’s taking part in the challenge, alongside volunteers who are regularly on the foreshore to battle the plastic that ends up in the river.”
The Challenge is taking place all this month and encourages people to visit the foreshore to collect rubbish.
Previously closed to the public, a new part of the riverside walk between Hammersmith and Putney, has been opened as part of Fulham Football Club’s reconstruction of their stadium, Craven Cottage.
This means that, for the first time ever, it’s possible to walk along the north side of the Thames between Putney and Hammersmith bridges without once having to leave the riverside. The only catch is that the football club can close the path on match day to use it solely for people entering the stadium.
River ready for its close-up!
In partnership with the Thames Festival Trust, we're excited to announce the Thames Lens photography competition is back for 2024! Explore the beauty and magic of the River Thames through your lens.
✨ Five categories to capture the essence of the river 🎁 Amazing prizes like memberships, vouchers, dinners & more 🏆 Winners selected by industry experts
Siân Foster, PLA Corporate Affairs Director, said: “As well as being home to the UK’s biggest port, the Thames is an incredible place to work, live, visit and play. We’re delighted to be supporting Thames Lens again this year – it’s a great opportunity to celebrate the river and our Thames Vision 2050 goal of attracting more people to use and enjoy this unique blue space.”
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