Summary of the talk

There has been a ferry service of one form or another at Woolwich for centuries and this is now operated by Briggs Marine Ltd on behalf of TfL. During January 2019 two new hybrid diesel electric vessels and associated infrastructure were brought into service to replace the aging ferries in use since 1964.

This presentation will provide a brief history of the service, the scope of the recent project and introduce some of the systems and technology utilised. It will also cover the issues experienced during mobilisation, how these were addressed and our ongoing challenges.

The Speaker

Jeremy Manning has been the engineering lead for the Woolwich ferry since Nov 2017 following the formation of TfL Sponsored Services. He provides engineering and technical support directly to the business which also includes the Emirates Air Line cableway and the TfL owned river piers. He joined TfL in 2012 following a career in the Army as an engineering officer.