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Friday, December 4, 2015

Thames River deploys $10.5M river maintenance vessel (video)

With Thames freight statistics at record levels, the Port of London Authority (PLA) introduced its $10.5 million multi-purpose river maintenance vessel, London Titan, in a ceremony at Tower Pier this week, according to a PLA statement.

The London Titan will keep the river clear of obstructions and channels clearly marked for all to use. Titan has been specially built to be capable of working from Richmond in west London all the way out into the Thames estuary.

The PLA says the mooring vessel was designed by naval architects MacDuff Ship Design, working with

PLA marine engineers, masters and crews. She was built at Manor Marine’s shipyard in Portland, Dorset to Lloyd’s Register class.

"Britain has a proud maritime history and this investment by the Port of London Authority will help ensure the sector continues to thrive," said shipping minister Robert Goodwill MP. "The government is doing everything possible to back this industry as part of its long-term economic plan to create jobs and growth."

To view video of the river maintenance vehicle: www.youtube.com