Piers, jetties and port licences

Piers

There are 3 active piers in Royal Greenwich. 

We own and operate Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) Pier. 

Transport for London owns and operates Greenwich Pier and North Greenwich pier. 

Licences for using Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) Pier

To visit the Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) Pier, vessel-owners must have a licence.  

We recommend you apply for a licence well in advance. 

We'll fine vessel-owners who fail to display a valid licence. 

To apply for a licence, email us at transportation-admin@royalgreenwich.gov.uk. 

You need to be aware that: 

• the pontoon at the downstream end of the pier is not available for normal use
• a licence does not guarantee a mooring or landing space
• licences are subject to availability 

Uber Boat 

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers runs a regular river bus service from Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) Pier. 

Jetties 

There are 3 disused jetties in Royal Greenwich. 

We own the disused Woolwich Power Station Coal Jetty, upstream of Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) Pier. 

Port of London Authority 

The Port of London Authority website has information about: 

• port information and events
• parking and storage
• port regulations and enforcement
• cargo handling services
• other port services
• water quality