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

Congrats to Shirley Dawe

Huge congratulations to Shirley Dawe, Chair of our highly active and visionary PIANC WA regional chapter, who has been appointed as the AU-NZ Alternate Member for PIANC International‘s Environmental Commission (EnviCom), supporting our Commission Lead, Adam van der Beeke. PIANC’s EnviCom provides science-based and technical guidance to shape sustainable environmental

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Second Call out for new InCom WG270

PIANC Inland Navigation Commission (InCom) has renewed call out for members for InCom WG270 ‘Strategies to Prevent Negative Effects of External Threats in Inland Waters Infrastructure And Facilities.’ Interested? Please apply before COB 2 October 2026 to PIANC AU-NZ Board. Objectives of WG270: External Threats The objective of the working

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📢PIANC is still searching for members to fill this Working Group! 

🙋‍♂️Interested?
Contact your National Section or PIANC HQ (info@pianc.org) in case your country doesn't have a National Section!

👉 Find the Terms of Reference at https://pianc.app.box.com/file/2306202549430?s=5oi47ydo7wei3jhgk98rjylmxwlq9o25.

#pianc #envicom

We are pleased to share the Second Announcement of the PIANC-COPEDEC XI!

📅 21–26 February 2027
📍 Chennai, India
🔗 https://pianc-copedec2027.in/
📢 https://www.pianc-copedec2027.in/second-announcement.pdf

#PIANCCOPEDECXI #COPEDEC2027 #CoastalEngineering #PortEngineering #SustainablePorts #CoastalResilience

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