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

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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Coasts&Ports2025 – thanks for everything!

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

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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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!

#pianc #council

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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!

#pianc #excom

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