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.

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

Latest AU-NZ News

Growing Our Student Outreach in QLD

Dr Sam Mazaheri, Chair of our QLD/NT regional chapter, is delighted to report that in line with PIANC AU–NZ strategy aims, the chapter have this year successfully reached out to three universities in Queensland to present PIANC while delivering technical topics related to the port and maritime industry, including waterborne

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Coasts&Ports Highlights Video now available!

173 papers were presented at Australasian Coasts&Ports 2025 held from 18 – 21 August in Adelaide. With 508 registrations from all around the region, this was the most successful Coasts&Ports ever. This brief video highlights capture a little of the essence of the Conference – positive, sharing and exciting. Speakers

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Mentoring Program open for 2025-2026

Our PIANC AU-NZ Mentoring Program 2025/2026 is open now for application – as a mentor or as a mentee! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage directly with other PIANC members. Registrations close 30 September 2025. Recognising that many of our members have valued and varied experiences, the mentor/mentee relation

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Another interesting webinar is coming up!

📆 18 November 2025
⏰ 17:00hrs-19:00hrs (CET)
🔗 https://loom.ly/tC9-nms

#pianc #ptgcc #webinar

We are pleased to announce the publication of PIANC MarCom WG 213 - 'Design Guidelines for Marine Multipurpose Terminals'!

Find the press release at https://loom.ly/z8e4-Ww.

#pianc #wgreports #marcom

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