Major Thames Clippers Expansion at the Port of Tilbury
OSL Global is proud to be supporting Southbay Civil Engineering in the delivery of a major new facility for Uber Boat by Thames Clippers at the Port of Tilbury, marking a significant step in the operator’s expansion into Essex.
Backed by a £59 million investment package, the development includes new pier infrastructure and a purpose-built dry-dock facility designed to strengthen operational resilience, enhance maintenance capability and enable future growth along the Thames corridor.
Strengthening River Transport Infrastructure
The project represents a substantial investment in regional river transport infrastructure. By expanding operational capacity beyond central London, the new facility will support fleet maintenance, improve service reliability and provide a strategic base for future growth.
For the Port of Tilbury, the development reinforces its position as a key maritime hub — supporting both commercial and passenger operations while contributing to more sustainable transport connectivity along the Thames.
OSL’s Role in Delivery
OSL is delivering the full Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) infrastructure on a design-and-build basis.
Our scope integrates:
Power distribution systems
Lighting infrastructure
Control systems
Associated plant and support services
From early concept development through to installation and commissioning, our involvement ensures that the facility is engineered for long-term performance in a demanding marine environment.
Working in coastal and dockside settings introduces specific technical challenges, including durability, resilience and environmental exposure. Our approach focuses on robust system integration, future maintainability and operational efficiency, ensuring the infrastructure supports safe and reliable operations from day one.
Designed for Long-Term Performance
Delivering infrastructure within a marine environment requires careful coordination across disciplines and a clear understanding of long-term asset performance.
By integrating MEP systems from the outset, OSL is helping create a facility that is not only operationally efficient but future-ready — supporting fleet expansion, maintenance capability and evolving passenger demand.
This project reflects OSL’s continued involvement in complex infrastructure schemes across transport and maritime sectors, combining technical depth with coordinated delivery.
We look forward to seeing the facility become operational and supporting the next phase of growth for river transport in Essex and beyond.
