The Port of London Authority (PLA) is working with the Mayor of London and Transport for London on new research to help it develop an Air Quality Strategy for the tidal Thames. The project involves three separate research streams covering shore side power allowing ships to turn off their engines …
Read More »Two new Non-Executive Directors join Port of London Authority Board
The Port of London Authority (PLA) announces two new non-executive directors have been appointed to the PLA board: Judith Armitt has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport (in accordance with the Port of London Act); and Darren James has been appointed by the PLA Board. Judith Armitt …
Read More »Port of London Authority looking to expand its team of Marine Pilots
The Port of London Authority (PLA) is recruiting twelve new pilots this year to respond to increased traffic on the Thames. The PLA is looking for candidates with a Class 1 Unlimited Certificate of Competency. Other suitably qualified candidate who can demonstrate experience relative to marine pilotage will also be …
Read More »Christopher Rodrigues appointed Port of London Authority, PLA Chairman
The Secretary of State for Transport, The Rt Hon. Patrick McLoughlin MP, has appointed Christopher Rodrigues CBE as chairman of the Board of the Port of London Authority (PLA) with effect from 1 January 2016. Christopher Rodrigues will succeed Dame Helen Alexander, who has been PLA chairman since January 2010, …
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