Unregistered boats on River Thames: fines and costs total £18,000
28 October 2024
The Environment Agency has issued fines and costs totaling £18,000 to owners of unregistered boats on the River Thames.
The agency carried out a major operation in September to crack down on unregistered boats. A total of 13 boats were found to be operating without the required registration.
Owners of unregistered boats can be fined up to £1,000 and ordered to pay costs. The Environment Agency can also seize and remove unregistered boats.
The Environment Agency said that the operation was part of its ongoing efforts to improve safety on the River Thames.
“Unregistered boats pose a safety risk to other river users,” said an Environment Agency spokesperson. “They are often not insured and may not be equipped with the proper safety equipment.
“We will continue to take action against owners of unregistered boats to protect the safety of other river users.”
The Environment Agency is urging boat owners to make sure that their boats are registered. Boat owners can register their boats online or by post.
Further information
- The Environment Agency is responsible for regulating boating on the River Thames.
- All boats over 4 meters in length must be registered with the Environment Agency.
- Boat owners can register their boats online or by post.
- The fine for operating an unregistered boat is up to £1,000.
- The Environment Agency can also seize and remove unregistered boats.
Contact
For more information, please contact the Environment Agency press office on 0203 025 1005 or email press.office@environment-agency.gov.uk
Unregistered boats on River Thames: fines and costs total £18,000
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