Livett’s worked with Frank PR to help find the vessel for the stunt, which ended up being Light Vessel 93 based in Royal Victoria Dock. We worked with the PR agency, ship owner and the Royal Docks Management Agency to coordinate the vessel leaving its mooring and out onto the Thames.

We provided two tugs to carry this out: navtug Felix and Thames Vixen. The first movement had to take place after London City Airport shut due to the height of the light vessel and the need to travel so close to the airport’s runway.

On the day of the event, we towed the vessel up into central London and swung her just in front of Tower Bridge to allow photographers and camera crew to get the shots they required.

Here, Livett’s workboat Alfie acted as both a camera boat and means to transfer film crew on and off Light Vessel 93.

The @Lightship93 is now stationed off @TLCLdn after arriving with an escort from FELIX & THAMES VIXEN with assist from ALFIE@TheRadCaroline pic.twitter.com/WJl21e1P2D

— Mazimo : MX-5 Monkey 🐵 (@2000MX5) September 7, 2017

Vessels of this nature are notoriously tricky to tow. However, with the capabilities of the navtug and Thames Vixen along with the expertise of the Livett’s crew, the job was carried out seamlessly to the client’s requirements.

Light Vessel 93 had an extended stay on our mooring until the time came to return to her berth in Royal Victoria Dock.

After a brief stay beside @TLCLdn the @trinityhouse_uk lightship has departed... #rememberacharity@ChrisLivett pic.twitter.com/oXDkGpLsYQ

— Mazimo : MX-5 Monkey 🐵 (@2000MX5) September 7, 2017

Light Vessel 93 info:
Built: 1938
Length: 134ft (40.84m)
Beam: 25ft (7.62m)
Depth: 15ft (4.57m)

Thanks to Andrew Christy for his great photography.