Thames Marine Civil Filming in Richmond
Specialist over-water thames marine civil filming at Richmond for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
We work in Richmond regularly, and river operations are the core of what we do. We work for towage operators, passenger vessel companies, civil contractors and production teams. Stills and video come from the same tide window rather than two separate mobilisations.
Planning in Richmond starts with the tide window, because it decides what is even possible. We carry redundant airframes so a marginal weather window is not a wasted mobilisation. We bring spare airframes; a single failure should not end a tide-limited shoot.
We work to PLA requirements as a matter of course rather than as an afterthought. Documentation is available up front: permissions, marine insurance and the risk assessment. If the airspace or the PLA position makes the job impossible, you hear it at the enquiry stage.
Survey data from Richmond is processed and returned within two working days. Talk to our skippers before you commit. They will tell you quickly whether the shot is achievable. We are straightforward about what the river will and will not allow.
Marine Specifications in Richmond
Other River Services at Richmond
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Drone operations at Richmond require Port of London Authority clearance and skipper-coordinated flight paths.
Request River BookingThames Operational Specs
- PLA Coordination Managed
- VHF Radio Pilot Logs
- MCA-Coded Support Vessels
- £10M Maritime Insurance
- GPS Tracked Over-Water Flights
- Wind-shear resistant platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you launch drones directly from boats in Richmond?
Yes. Through our partnership with Cinecraft we have access to MCA-coded workboats and support vessels, and our pilots are experienced in launching and recovering from a moving deck.
Can you film moving vessels in Richmond?
Yes. Vessel tracking is a large part of our river work, from towage and workboat operations to passenger craft. Dual-operator crews let the pilot manage proximity and line of sight while the camera operator holds the shot.
Do you work with the vessel operator directly?
Yes, and it makes a noticeable difference to the result. Given the skipper's contact we coordinate the passage and the shot list directly, so the vessel is where the camera needs it rather than the other way round.