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Guidance Documents

These guidance documents promote safe working practices on the Thames

Port Entry Guide

This guidance provides a summary of the principle rules and regulations governing navigation within the Port of London.

	Guidance to Berth Operators 2008 This booklet highlights the responsibilities and obligations placed upon berth operators by national legislation, the Port Marine Safety Code and local and national Codes of Practice.
	The Tidal Thames - A Guide for Users of Recreational Craft 2005 This booklet provides leisure users with an introduction to essential navigational and safety information about the tidal Thames Note: since this Guide was published there have been important changes to the General Directions for Navigation in the Port of London. The website version of this Guide includes these amendments and Amendment Notices are available to download with the PDF version.