PIANC Australia & New Zealand

Bringing together experts on technical, economic, environmental and planning issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructure.

Established in 1885, PIANC is the leading global knowledge partner for governments and the private sector in the design, development and maintenance of ports, waterways and coastal areas. As a non-political and non-profit organisation, PIANC brings together the best international experts on technical, economic and environmental issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructures.

At the core of PIANC’s mission is the publication of high-quality Technical Reports produced by international Working Groups composed of expert participants from multiple member countries. Through our many conferences and events we bring people together in the ports and maritime communities for knowledge sharing, learning and networking.

PIANC Australia and New Zealand is one of the largest of the 28 recognised National Sections within PIANC International.

The PIANC Profile

Learn more about PIANC AU-NZ and how we assist industries, communities and the environment in our various capacities.

Become a Member

Find out more about becoming a member of PIANC AU-NZ. You can also purchase a membership online through our new facilities.

EVENTS

PIANC AU-NZ hosts a variety of networking and technical events for national, regional and global audiences, many now online. Check them out.

Corporate Members

PIANC AU-NZ welcomes corporate members - it's a great way to connect your staff with our services. View our current list.

Working Groups

View our range of current and upcoming working groups and learn more about each of the programs, aims and outcomes.

Regional Chapters

Learn more about the PIANC AU-NZ Regional Chapters today and get connected!

7 reasons to join

Get connected to expert guidance and technical advice Gain open access to advanced technological information Address climate change issues Team up with industry decision makers Be active in Working Groups, Commissions and National Sections Come aboard the Young Professional Community Become part of our international network

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Coasts&Ports2025 – thanks for everything!

4 September 2025

The proud LOC: L-R Luke Campbell, Ron Cox, Gildas Colleter, Paul Constance, Annabel Sandery, Jayne Hindle from East Coast Conferences, Andrew Pomeroy, Murray Townsend, Uddish Singh, Imran Lambay.  Absent from pic: Monique Draycott, Neil Lawson, Alice Mumford, Paul Weston It all started 52 years ago in 1973 with 55 registrations at

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Coasts & Ports 2025 awards

4 September 2025

The following awards were presented at the Coasts & Ports 2025 Conference dinner on 20 August. Congratulations to all our winners. D.N. Foster Award In recognition of Doug Foster’s contribution to Australian coastal engineering, the National Committee on Coastal & Ocean Engineering created the Doug N. Foster Memorial Fellowship Fund

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Coasts&Ports2025 Images

1 September 2025

Photos from the Conference Dinner, Women in Geoscience & Engineering Function and Young Professionals Networking Event are now available to download. Photos will be available to download from our DropBox until 30 September. Sample pics below… Click here for images from Women in Geoscience & Engineering Function and Young Professionals

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8 Sep

The 93rd PIANC Council meeting of the year takes place today at the Renasant Convention Centre in Memphis, Tennessee (USA).

Welcome to all our delegates in the city of Memphis!

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The 3rd PIANC ExCom meeting of the year takes place today at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee (USA).

We welcome all our delegates to the city of Memphis!

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