"The River Thames is enjoyed by Londoners and visitors to the capital. The London Titan will help it continue to meet the needs of the growing number of businesses and passengers who rely on it all year round.”

With Thames passenger and freight statistics and investment at record levels, Titan is a vital addition to the PLA fleet. The PLA’s biggest single investment in over 20 years, London Titan 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.

Jackie Doyle-Price, Thurrock MP said: “The Thames plays a vital role in the Thurrock economy, so naming this boat, which keeps the river safe and open for business, is fantastic.”