Port of London Authority

Boats on the Lower Pool in central London

Port of London Thames Byelaws 2012

Help keep the River Thames safe for physical activity, passenger transport and commercial navigation by knowing the Port of London Byelaws.

Our skills poster is a quick reminder for coaches

Reminders for Rowing Coaches

Navigating any type of small recreational vessel on the tidal Thames, or Thames Tideway as it is also known, requires knowledge of the river and how it operates.

You, Your Canoe and the Marine Environment

Guidance on good practice for your canoe and the marine environment in England and Wales’s wonderful network of inland and coastal waters.

Basic principles of tideway navigation in the lower River Thames

Basic Principles of Navigation: Lower Tideway

Navigating any type of small recreational vessel on the tidal Thames, or Thames Tideway as it is also known, requires knowledge of the river and how it operates.

Basic principles of tideway navigation in the upper River Thames

Basic Principles of Navigation: Upper Tideway

Navigating any type of small recreational vessel on the tidal Thames, or Thames Tideway as it is also known, requires knowledge of the river and how it operates.

Paddling safety around barges

Navigating any type of small recreational vessel on the tidal Thames, or Thames Tideway as it is also known, requires knowledge of the river and how it operates.

Thames Code for Personal Water Craft

Without proper training, using personal water craft on the Thames can be dangerous. The craft are restricted in large areas of the estuary.