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.

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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

Welcome new PIANC VIC Regional Chapter Chair – Mark Bennet

Congratulations and welcome to Mark Bennet who has taken on the role of PIANC Victoria Regional Chapter Chair, as inaugural Chair Laurence Benn steps down after six years of sterling leadership. Thank you, Laurence, who is still keeping busy as PIANC AU-NZ Treasurer! Mark, who is a senior maritime engineer

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Concrete Seminar Brisbane Presentations Now Available!

Presentations from the PIANC Brisbane Seminar 19 June 2025 on ‘Concrete Maintenance & Durability in Maritime Infrastructure’ are now available. Download all presentations here -combined file. Individual Presentations from PIANC QLD/NT Chair Dr Sam Mazaheri – Introduction of speakers and purpose of event, and presentation on AS3600 2025 Concrete Structure Code.

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Welcome new TAS Chair David Ewers!

Welcome to David Ewers – our new Regional Chapter Chair Tasmania PIANC AU-NZ is delighted to welcome David Ewers as its new Tasmania Chair. A chartered Senior Structural / Maritime Engineer, he has experience in the design and asset management of port structures around Australia. Since moving from Adelaide to

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The June issue of PIANC e-newsletter 'Sailing Ahead' is here! Find out what has been going on and what's coming up in the PIANC community!

Download your free copy at https://loom.ly/92HEGHw.

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The deadline for the call for members for PIANC InCom WG 266 on 'Capacity Augmentation and Structural Expansion of Existing IW Facilities' has been extended to 30 August!

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