We recently assisted our long standing client, Woods Tours, on its commission of the UK’s first zero emissions tourist vessel, which is set to launch later this year with a 40-minute Tower of London River Tour that will start and end at Tower Bridge Quay.

Currently under construction at Pendennis Shipyard in Cornwall, the 250-capacity vessel will feature an ultra lightweight aluminium design combined with an industry first all-battery drive train. It will be fully accessible and equipped with innovative features including solar gain reducing glazing and LED lighting.

Chris Kangis, CEO of Woods Tours, said: – “This new vessel represents the bridge between the past and the future of river tourism, building on the generations of experience the Woods family have operating on the river whilst striving to lead the industry’s push towards sustainability.”

“We are grateful to our team of trusted legal advisors at Andrew Jackson Solicitors, who have assisted us throughout the process and helping to ensure our interests are protected at all times.”

Dominic Ward, senior partner and head of shipping and transport, added: – “It has been a pleasure to assist the Woods family, who have built and crewed sightseeing vessels on the River Thames for over a hundred years, on this exciting and innovative venture. For the first time, visitors and Londoners alike will have the chance to see some of the capital’s leading landmarks from a zero-emissions vessel.”