PIANC Australia & New Zealand

QLD Manufacturer and Marina Infrastructure Tour - EOI 5 – 6 November 2026
2026-11-05 - 2026-11-06
SEQ Manufacturer and Marina Infrastructure Tour – EOI
Thursday 5 – Friday 6 November 2026 | Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast
The Marina Industries Association, in partnership with PIANC, invites members to a two-day study tour through South East Queensland’s marine infrastructure and manufacturing sector. The tour will be a blend of marina, wharf and facility visits, manufacturer factory tours, and structured networking and engagement opportunities. Calling for Expressions of interest – go to https://www.marinas.net.au/eventdetails/41607/manufacturer-and-marina-infastructure-tour
Purpose-built for marina operators, engineers, designers, contractors and suppliers, the tour offers rare behind-the-scenes access to the facilities and factories that shape Australia’s waterfront. Delegates will move from working commercial wharves to award-winning marinas, and from the berth to the factory floor — seeing first-hand how pontoons, piles and berthing systems are engineered, fabricated and delivered.
It is a genuine blend of marina, wharf and facility visits, manufacturer factory tours, and structured networking and engagement with the people who design, build and operate these assets.
Tour highlights

Commercial wharf and cruise terminal access on the Brisbane River
Factory tours with two of the region’s leading marine structure manufacturers
Four Gold Coast marinas in a single morning, including superyacht and mega yacht berthing
Networking drinks and canapés with delegates, hosts and industry partners
Direct engagement with facility managers, engineers and manufacturers throughout
All coach transport, catering and tour materials included

Day One — Thursday 5 November 2026
Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast: commercial wharf infrastructure, marine structures manufacturing, and evening networking.

Time
Activity

10:00
Delegate boarding, Pullman Brisbane Airport

10:45 – 12:00
Wharf tour and morning tea — Brisbane Cruise Terminal, Pinkenba or Botanic Gardens

13:15 – 15:15
Factory tour and lunch — Marine Structures, Sunshine Coast

16:45 – 18:15
Networking drinks and canapés, Pullman Brisbane Airport

From 18:15
Evening at leisure

Day Two — Friday 6 November 2026
Brisbane to the Gold Coast and return: four marinas, superyacht and mega yacht berthing, and a major pontoon manufacturing facility.

Time
Activity

08:00
Delegate boarding, Pullman Brisbane Airport

09:15 – 10:00
Marina Mirage tour and morning tea

10:05 – 11:00
Main Beach Superyacht Marina tour

11:05 – 11:30
Mantaray Marina tour

13:30 – 15:30
Factory tour and lunch — Bellingham Marine

16:15
Return to Pullman Brisbane Airport

Coach transfers operate between all stops. Full timings are provided in the delegate pack.
What’s included

Coach transport across both days
Morning tea and lunch on both days
Networking drinks and canapés on Thursday evening
All facility, marina and factory tour access
Printed and electronic tour materials
Event administration and on-tour coordination

Flights and accommodation are not included. The Pullman Brisbane Airport is the departure and return point for both days and is recommended for delegate accommodation.
Participation cost
$350 – $380 per person (indicative — final pricing to be confirmed). The tour requires a minimum of 20 participants to proceed.
Who should attend
Marina owners, operators and managers; marine engineers, designers and consultants; port and waterfront authorities; contractors, manufacturers and suppliers; and anyone planning marina development, expansion or infrastructure renewal.
Register your interest
Places are strictly limited and allocated in order of registration. All bookings are managed through the MIA website, including delegate details and dietary requirements.
Register now or contact the MIA office on +61 2 9439 5806 or info@marinas.net.au for more information.
The itinerary is subject to change. Tour hosts, venues and timings are confirmed at the time of publication and may be adjusted to accommodate operational requirements.

PIANC WA: Dredging & Beneficial Use of Sediments - 8 September
2026-09-08 17:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Perth)
Join us as we explore the opportunities, challenges and emerging case studies demonstrating how beneficial use of sediments can deliver environmental, social and economic benefits while supporting a more circular approach to dredging.
Event timing: 5:30pm – doors open for a pre-drink
6 – 7pm – presentations followed by a panel discussion
7-9:30pm – networking
Venue: The Shoe Bar, Yagan Square, Perth
Dredging is essential for creating and maintaining our ports, harbours and waterways. As industries increasingly focus on sustainability, there is growing recognition that dredged sediment should be viewed as a valuable resource rather than a waste product. Yet despite increasing demand for scarce resources a significant proportion of dredged material continues to be disposed of rather than beneficially reused.
Book here for this FREE event for PIANC Members and only $10 for non-members – https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1635030
Chair:

Charlie Bicknell (Regional Maritime Executive, WSP) & Shirley Dawe (Regional Manager WA, Hydrobiology)

Introduction

Shirley Dawe (Regional Manager WA, Hydrobiology) – an introduction to our current working groups including WG176 Guide for Applying Working with Nature to Navigation Infrastructure Projects

Speakers:

Alwin van den Bosch (General Manager, Boskalis Australia) – international examples of sustainable sediment projects
Adi Fadil (Senior Dredging Engineer, in2Dredging) – Rock dredging, from excavation challenges to beneficial reuse
Richard King (Dredging and Survey Manager, Pilbara Ports Authority) – Sediment segregation in placement grounds to allow for future reuse

Panel Discussion:
Our speakers will be joined by Damian Tully and Luke Twomey to discuss barriers to achieving the beneficial use of dredging sediments.

Alwin van den Bosch,
Richard King
Damian Tully (CEO, Mid West Ports Authority)
Luke Twomey (CEO, Western Australian Marine Science Institute)

Attendees will have the opportunity participate in asking questions in this interactive event.

We would like to thank our event sponsors: Boskalis and WSP.

PIANC NT - Kuru Wharf Tour - Wed 2 Sept 2026
2026-09-02 15:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Darwin)
PIANC Australia & New Zealand in NT, Engineers Australia and Darwin Port invite you to an exclusive site visit to Kuru Wharf at HMAS Coonawarra.
on Wednesday 2 September 2026 3:00 – 7:00 PM | (UTC+10)
This unique event offers attendees the opportunity to gain insight into one of Darwin’s key maritime infrastructure assets through a guided site tour of Kuru Wharf.
The event will also feature a maritime technical presentation, with the presentation topic to be announced closer to the event date, followed by a networking session at the Cavenagh Hotel.
Whether you are a maritime professional, engineer, student, contractor, or industry stakeholder, this event provides a valuable opportunity to connect with industry peers and learn more about maritime infrastructure in the Northern Territory.
Register by 28 August via the Engineers Australia event page:
🔗 Registration Link: https://cvent.me/adx1XZ (Discount code: PIANC2026!)
Event Highlights:
Guided site visit of Kuru Wharf, HMAS Coonawarra
Maritime technical presentation (topic to be announced)
Networking event at the Cavenagh Hotel
Connect with professionals from the maritime and engineering sectors

COPEP & PIANC NSW: Engineering with nature: creating resilient coastal systems 31 Aug 2026
2026-08-31 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney)
COPEP & PIANC NSW CHAPTER EVENT
Engineering with nature: creating resilient coastal systems

Join internationally recognised engineer and researcher Dr Todd Bridges for an insightful presentation on how nature-based solutions are reshaping coastal and flood resilience. As climate pressures intensify and infrastructure systems face growing uncertainty, engineers must deliver solutions that are technically robust, environmentally sustainable, and socially beneficial.

This session will explore how Engineering With Nature® principles can be applied to coastal and flood risk management to improve resilience, enhance ecosystem outcomes, and support long-term infrastructure performance.

As coastal development expands, questions arise about whether traditional 20th-century engineering approaches remain appropriate. Land reclamation and ‘hard’ engineering have enabled communities, industry, and governments to exert control over land and water, but often at the cost of systems now misaligned with changing conditions.

Building resilience at scale will require unprecedented cross-sector collaboration over coming decades—rethinking land use, designing multi-functional infrastructure, and integrating natural and human systems to create more adaptive, sustainable coastal landscapes.

📅 Date: Monday 31 August
⏰ Time: 5pm to 8pm
📍 Location: Engineers Australia, 44 Market Street , Sydney
🪙 Price: EA & PIANC Members: $15, non-members: $35

We look forward to welcoming you to this upcoming event.

Full events details and booking information below.

EVENT DETAILS & TICKETS

PIANC APAC 2026 25 - 27 August 2026 Brisbane Registrations OPEN!
2026-08-25 - 2026-08-27 | Brisbane Convention Centre
4th PIANC Biennial Conference Focusing on Oceania and our Asia-Pacific Neighbours

Connecting and Sharing – Oceania and Asia-Pacific Neighbours
25-27 August 2026, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Registrations now open! https://piancapac.com/registration/

Abstract Submissions are now open! https://piancapac.com/abstracts/
For details and expressions of interest go to Conference website: https://piancapac.com/
Over 320 people attended PIANC APAC 2024, with attendees from every state and territory in Australia, as well as international delegates from 17 other countries (Fiji, Finland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam). We hope to continue to build on this for the 2026 Conference and look forward to seeing you in Brisbane!
The 4th Biennial PIANC APAC Conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Key Dates

27 March 2026 – Abstract submission deadline
01 May 2026 – Notification to authors
22 May 2026 – Final extended abstract deadline
5 June 2026 – Speaker registration deadline
5 June 2026 – Earlybird registration closes
25–27 August 2026 – Conference

PIANC WA: Port Hedland- Lumsden Point Technical Tour Thurs 6 Aug 2026
2026-08-06 12:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth)
Join PIANC WA Chapter on a tour and technical discussion of Lumsden Point in the Port of Port Hedland.
The Lumsden Point development will deliver two new common-user berths within the Port of Port Hedland, enhancing critical port infrastructure and capacity. The project will support the importation of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind turbines and blades, and is expected to play a key role in enabling the mining sector’s transition to lower-emissions operations.
The event will include:
– Project talks from Pilbara Ports and supporting contractors
– Vessel based tour of the Port of Port Hedland
– Bus tour of the Lumsden development if numbers support this
– Networking event in the evening.
Accommodation is available at the Gateway Village Port Hedland as well as other options in town.
Cost: Members $0. Non Members $40
Register Here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1610089
Thank you to our sponsors, Pilbara Ports and KBR.
Note that further sponsorship opportunities are available – Please enquire to event organiser if you are interested!
Further details to follow as the schedule is refined.
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DATE: Thursday 6 August 2026 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (UTC+10)

LOCATION:Port Hedland Port Authority, The Esplanade, Port Hedland, Western Australia 6721

PIANC NSW - PORT KEMBLA PORT TOUR 30 July 2026
2026-07-30 15:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Join the PIANC NSW Chapter on a guided bus tour along the Inner and Outer Harbour precincts of Port Kembla, with commentary from NSW Ports representatives about port facilities, operations and developments.
Covering break bulk, automotive, liquid bulk, dry bulk and agribulk operations at AAT, BlueScope, PK Gateway, Manildra, Cement Australia, GrainCorp, Quattro, PK Coal Terminal and Squadron. Along with the opportunities offered by the Outer Harbour Development.
A key focus of the Tour will be a site visit to the B104 Extension Project – a significant extension of an elevated-deck-on-piles marine structure currently under construction.

📅 Date: Thursday 30 July
⏰ Time: 3pm to 5.30pm
📍 Location: Maritime Centre or pickup from Wollongong Station
🪙 Price: Members: FREE, non-members: $10
Book HERE: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1611178

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The tour will commence from the Port Kembla Maritime Centre public boat ramp carpark.
Attendees can either:

Be picked up from Wollongong Station at 3pm by coach organised by NSW Ports and drop-off at Wollongong Station after the event; or
Drive themselves to the Port Kembla Maritime Centre public boat ramp carpark (refer to directions below) and be picked up by coach for the tour at 3.15pm. Then dropped off at the Port Kembla Maritime Centre public carpark by coach after the event.

Get directions

Port Kembla Maritime Centre public boat ramp car park
Maritime Centre, 91 Foreshore Road, Port Kembla NSW 2505

We look forward to welcoming you to this upcoming PIANC event!
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PIANC NZ Port of Auckland Tour Thurs 30 July 2026
2026-07-30 14:30 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join us for an insightful industry port and site tour of the port operations and the new wharf, Bledisloe North. Attendees shall meet at the Port Access Office on Tinley Street at 1430. Please note that parking is not available on the port.
VISIT DESCRIPTION: The site visit will consist of the following:

Port of Auckland Port Tour.
Bledisloe North Wharf Site Tour by HEB Construction.
HEB Presentation on Construction.
Port of Auckland Presentation on the wharf and port.

Networking after the event will be at the Brit Pub, (122 Quay Street, Auckland CBD)
Our thanks to Event Supporters @Port of Auckland and HEB Construction.
BACKGROUND
Bledisloe North Wharf project is the construction of a new multi-cargo wharf structure at the northern edge of the existing Bledisloe Terminal. The first project through the Fast-Track Consent process, the construction of the wharf enables improved efficiency of port operations. The location allows berthing cruise ships to utilise the new cruise terminal facility, providing further efficiencies.
The wharf, design by Beca Limited, is a 320m long suspended deck over revetment. HEB Construction is progressing with the construction of the wharf in which the site visit aims to provide an over view of the project and insights into the challenges encountered and subsequent innovations employed.
This Event is FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL!
Book Here: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/20473
Please Note, you must bring the following:
– Photo ID (photo drivers’ licence or passport)
– High-viz vest
– Steel cap boots / shoes
– Hard hat
Access to the port and site visit will not be granted if the items above are not present.
DATE:
Thursday 30 July 2026 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (UTC+12)

LOCATION:
Port of Auckland
Tinley Street Security House, Auckland 1010

PIANC Tasmania YP Breakfast 29 July 2026
2026-07-29 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Hobart)
Calling Young Professionals & Students – PIANC Tasmania has organised an exciting leadership breakfast for you in Hobart on Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hear from industry professionals about their career journey and meet other like-minded YPs. Open to anyone under 40 years of age working in or interested in the ports and marine industry including students.
FREE to PIANC Members and Students.
Non-Members $25
All are welcome.
Our inspiring speakers are:
Dr Kathryn Wheatley Associate Principal Scientist BMT
and Sam Wilson-Haffenden Project Director, Macquarie Point Stadium.
Dr Kathryn Wheatley is a leading marine environmental specialist whose career has spanned research, consulting, offshore operations and environmental management. She has worked on offshore energy projects, marine fauna monitoring, environmental approvals and regulatory compliance across Australia and internationally.
Sam Wilson-Haffenden is a project leader with extensive experience delivering complex maritime, infrastructure and major development projects across Tasmania. Starting as a naval architect, he progressed to senior executive positions at TasPorts before becoming Project Director for the Macquarie Point Stadium development.
Register here:
Our huge thanks to WSP for their sponsorship of the 2026 series of PIANC Australia & New Zealand Young Professional Leadership Breakfast.

PIANC Brisbane - Industry site tour Wed 24 June 2026
2026-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Join PIANC in Brisbane for an insightful industry site tour exploring two significant maritime infrastructure initiatives.
The event will begin with a presentation from the Port of Brisbane on its dredging and reclamation works, including the beneficial reuse of dredged material. Attendees will hear an update on the project, key outcomes to date, and the engineering and design challenges involved in delivering this important piece of port infrastructure.
This will be followed by a guided tour at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the maritime design and environmental considerations that shaped the project. The tour will also reflect on how the facility has performed since opening, including operational lessons and project outcomes.
Following the technical tour, attendees are invited to continue the conversation over networking drinks and nibbles in the city, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with industry peers.
For convenience, bus transfers will be provided from the city to the site and return, for those who prefer not to drive.
UPDATE!
Bus Pickup Details:
The Bus will depart at 1:15pm from the Central Station Ann St Bus Stop 8 (past the ANZAC Memorial), and will drop off at the same location at 4:45pm. Please be at the pickup location prior to the departure time.

Networking Venue:
The post tour networking venue is the Isles Lane, just a short walk from the bus drop off through ANZAC Square and Post Office Square on the corner of Isles Ln and Queen St.
REGISTER HERE https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1594087

or use QR code
DATE:Wednesday 24 June 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (UTC+10)

(Note this date has been changed from 11 June in previous announcements.)

LOCATION:
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, 1 Cruise Terminal Dr, Pinkenba QLD 4008

COST: $30 for Members/ $50 for non-Members/ FREE for students
DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE

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PIANC WA - Ocean Renewable Energy - Technical event 18 June 2026
2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth)
The PIANC WA Chapter invites you to attend an evening technical event focused on ocean renewable energy, on Thursday 18 June, hosted at the UWA Coastal and Offshore Research Lab (CORL). Huge thanks to our sponsors HR Wallingford.
The event will feature technical presentations by UWA researchers on wave energy and offshore wind infrastructure, followed by a guided tour of the laboratory facilities and post-event networking at a nearby venue (subject to interest).
This event is FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL. Download Flyer.

DATE
Thursday 18 June 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (UTC+10)

LOCATION

UWA Coastal and Offshore Research Lab (CORL)
1 Underwood Avenue, Shenton Park Western Australia 6008

Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1593162
or use QR code

PROGRAM – Technical presentations on:
– Albany M4 Wave Energy Demonstration Project: Hugh Wolgamot (UWA)
– Characteristics of Hydrodynamics of Subsea Power Cables: Hongwei An (UWA)
▪ Guided tour of the UWA Coastal and Offshore Research Lab
▪ Networking with PIANC members, researchers and maritime professionals
POST-EVENT NETWORKING SESSION
A post-event networking session is planned at a nearby off-site venue, subject to final confirmation.
Attendees are invited to indicate during registration whether they would be interested in joining the networking session to assist with venue booking and logistics.
REGISTRATION & COST

This event is free for PIANC AU-NZ members, and $10 for non -members – Registrations are essential due to venue capacity limitations.
PIANC events count towards your Professional Development Plan (PDP).
https://pianc.org.au/

Concrete Technology: Durability, Maintenance & Breakthroughs - UTAS 18-19 June 2026
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-19
MARINE CONCRETE: Durability, Maintenance and Breakthroughs in Concrete Technology
Join us for a two-day seminar presented by PIANC Tasmania and the Concrete Institute of Australia on 18-19 June 2026 at UTAS, Launceston.
Featuring 12 speakers, the program will cover the evolution of concrete technology, long-term durability and maintenance practices in both maritime and commercial environments.
Includes a full day of presentations on 18 June followed by networking dinner at The BoatHouse, and a site visit on 19 June.
Experience Bell Bay like never before, with a technical tour aboard Tamar River Cruises on Friday morning 19 June to view two recent concrete remediation projects at Bell Bay from the water.
Keynote speakers are:
– Michel de Vos (TasPorts Group Executive Major Projects, Assets and Technical Services)
– Claire Tubolets (Smartcrete CRC Chief Executive Officer)
Featuring Additional Speakers – full program to be confirmed
Amanda O’Connor, Cementaid
Andrew Sarkady, Concrete Institute of Australia
Diana Geaboc, Port of Brisbane
Liam Holloway, MEnD
Mark Scanlon, Burbury Consulting
Sebastian Raj & Subhrajit Sinha, TasPorts
Toby Cuthbert Ashmore, Hazell Bros
Ideal for engineers, asset managers, concrete suppliers and industry professionals working with concrete in challenging conditions.
Download flyer here:

Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1580008

Costs: PIANC & CIA Members $325/ Non-Members $425
PIANC events count towards your Professional Development Plan (PDP).
https://pianc.org.au/

DATES: Thursday 18 June 2026 – Friday 19 June 2026 (UTC+10)

LOCATION: UTAS Rory Spence Lecture Theatre
The Workshop UTAS Inveresk Campus, 8 Invermay Road, Invermay Launceston Tas 7248
Get directions
Thanks to our sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors: TasPorts and WGA

Venue Sponsor: AMC Search
Gold Sponsors: BridgePro Engineering, Cementaid and Burbury Consulting

PIANC YP Breakfast Melbourne 16 June 2026
2026-06-16 08:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
PIANC Australia & New Zealand Young Professionals Leadership Breakfast in Melbourne is on Tuesday 16 June – generously sponsored by WSP. Local sponsor is OMC International. Our thanks to both!
Date and Time: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 8.00am – 11:00am
Venue: WSP Office, Level 11, 567 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Cost: FREE for Students and PIANC Members. Non-Members $30
BOOKINGS are essential: Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1592166
Hear from inspiring industry professionals about their career journey and meet other like-minded YPs. Open to anyone under 40 years of age working in or interested in the ports and marine industry including students.
Our VIC Panellists are:

Laura Bishop – Viva Energy
Laura is a Sustainability Project Manager at Viva Energy Australia with extensive experience across port and energy infrastructure projects, bringing a strong focus on regulatory, HSSE and sustainable project delivery.
Peter O’Brien – OMC
Peter is the CEO of Melbourne based OMC International, a maritime engineering company and global leader in digital port solutions and e-Navigation technologies. Peter is an engineer who studied at Melbourne University and Delft University in The Netherlands. Since 2000 Peter has led OMC, growing it from a small consulting firm to a company with nearly 100 staff with offices around the world.
Andrew Wright – Port of Melbourne.
Andrew is the Head of Infrastructure Delivery – Major Projects at the Port of Melbourne, Australia’s largest container and general cargo port. He has over 15 years’ experience leading complex infrastructure programmes across the ports, transport, and rail sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

Register here:
Download our flyer here;

PIANC AU-NZ AGM 2026 Thursday 11 June 2026 Online
2026-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney)
PIANC AU-NZ Members – SAVE the DATE!
TIME CHANGE – AGM WILL NOW BE HELD FROM 12 NOON TO 1PM
PIANC AU-NZ will be holding its 2026 AGM on Thursday 11 June from 12 noon to 1pm AEST
Please note that this will be held virtually only.
Only financial members may attend.
More details have been provided via email to financial members.
If you have not received an email and wish to attend or wish to nominate a proxy- please contact support@pianc.org.au for further details.

YP Leadership Breakfast Perth Thurs 11 June 2026
2026-06-11 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth)
The PIANC WA Chapter has organised an exciting young professional leadership breakfast in Perth.
Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Time: 7.00am – 9.00am
Venue: The Shoe Bar & Café, Yagan Square, 376 William Street, Perth
Cost: FREE for Students and PIANC Members. Non-Members $30
BOOKINGS are essential: https://www.trybooking.com/1589159
Hear from industry professionals about their career journey and meet other like-minded YPs. Open to anyone under 40 years of age working in or interested in the ports and marine industry including students.
Speakers:

Caroline White – Project Lead, Dampier Salt Limited

Caroline White is a Project Lead at Dampier Salt Limited, delivering infrastructure projects in remote coastal environments across Western Australia. With a background in structural and civil engineering, she has contributed to major port developments as well as marine and coastal infrastructure at different points throughout her career.

Caroline’s pathway into maritime engineering has been unconventional — moving in and out of the sector over time. From early involvement in the Cape Lambert Port B development, to applying engineering thinking in a community coastal erosion response, through to leading the delivery of marine infrastructure in highly corrosive environments. She brings a practical perspective on building capability, making decisions outside your core expertise, and progressively building capability within the maritime industry.

Dr Sander Scheffers – Principal Scientist & Adjunct Associate Professor
University of Western Australia I Oceans Institute, Hydrobiology

Dr Sander Scheffers is an internationally recognised marine environmental risk and offshore decommissioning specialist with more than 25 years’ international experience across marine ecology, ecotoxicology, environmental risk assessment, geochemistry, oceanography and marine environmental regulation. He helps operators, regulators and advisory teams make defensible decisions on offshore decommissioning, contaminants, plastics, mercury, NORM, residual risk and long-term marine outcomes.

Sander brings together academic credibility, consulting delivery, regulatory familiarity, advisory roles and team leadership. He currently leads Hydrobiology’s Marine Environmental Risk Assessment Team and is Adjunct Associate Professor at the UWA Oceans Institute.

Huge thanks to our event sponsors.
AU-NZ Sponsor

and Regional State Sponsor

Contact Us: We sincerely hope you will join us for this exciting event. Questions? You can always reach the local organiser at mfisher@wga.com.au

NZ YP Breakfast 5 June 2026 - Akld, ChCh, Tauranga!
2026-06-05 08:00 - 10:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
On Friday 5 June 2026, PIANC NZ Young Professional Leadership Breakfasts will be held simultaneously in three cities – Auckland, Christchurch and Tauranga!
Join us in-person from 8.00- 10.30am, at the locations below. One presenter in-person, two presenters on line.
These events are FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL!
Hear from industry professionals about their career journey and meet other likeminded YPs. Open to anyone under 40 years of age working in or interested in the ports and marine industry including students.
Presenters & Locations:
Noel Band at Beca, 124 Halsey Street, Auckland
Noel’s experience as Structures General Manager of HEB Construction and his transition into construction advisory with his Construction Logic consultancy can provide a wealth of advice and knowledge.
Register for Auckland Event https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/19977
Gary Teear at Holmes Aus & NZ, Level 2, 254 Montreal Street, Christchurch
Gary’s substantial contribution to the NZ maritime industry through his decades at OCEL Consultants provide a unique view of the changes in the industry and insights into his career.
Register for Christchurch Event: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/19978
Grant Pearce at Tonkin & Taylor, 1 Devonport Road, Tauranga
Grant’s extensive technical knowledge and experience over a wide-range of ports and coastal projects in New Zealand and the APAC region provides valuable insights into a notable consultancy career.
Register for Tauranga Event: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/19979
The PIANC 2026 YP AU-NZ Breakfast Series has been generously sponsored by WSP, with local support from Beca and Tonkin & Taylor. Thank you to all!

YP Breakfast Brisbane - Thurs 4 June 2026
2026-06-04 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
The Australian Northern Chapter of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure has organised an exciting leadership breakfast in Brisbane. Hear from industry professionals about their career journey and meet other likeminded YPs. Open to anyone under 40 years of age working in or interested in the ports and marine industry including students.
Date: Thursday 4 June, 7.00 – 9.00am
Venue: Rydge’s Hotel Fortitude Valley, Podium 3, 601 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006
Cost: FREE for Members – $30 for Non Members. Registrations are ESSENTIAL – Register here!
Not a member? Join us here. Student Membership is FREE for two years.
2026 YP AU-NZ Breakfast Series generously sponsored by WSP, with local support in Brisbane from Hatch. Thank you to both!
SPEAKERS:
Andrew Catto – Global Director for Ports and Terminals, Hatch
Andrew is Hatch’s Global Director for Ports and Terminals and a senior chartered engineer with over 20 years of experience in the ports sector. He brings comprehensive expertise across the full project lifecycle, including project scoping and setup, front-end loading studies, preliminary and detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. His experience spans both major capital projects and operational support, enabling him to deliver technically sound and commercially effective solutions.
Throughout his career, Andrew has led port location assessments and developed optimised port layouts, with a strong emphasis on landside storage integration to support efficient and resilient logistics chains. His capabilities also include coordinating and delivering logistics trade-off studies, designing and implementing port and industrial facilities, and undertaking offshore modularisation and strategic analysis. He has significant experience in greenfield developments and is known for fostering collaborative, high-performing teams that deliver value-driven outcomes and positive change for clients. Andrew was in PIANC northern chapter committee from 2022-2025

Jenny Loveday – Senior Design Manager and Technical Director, KBR
Jenny Loveday is a Senior Design Manager and Technical Director with over 22 years’ experience as a Ports and Maritime Engineer, working on Defence and civil maritime infrastructure including bulk materials, containerised cargo and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. For the past decade, she has led KBR’s maritime design team to deliver milestone projects for Defence, including Facilities to Support Naval Operations in the North, Navy Capability Infrastructure Subprogram and Submarine Rotational Force – West.
Throughout her career, Jenny has navigated a range of pivotal decisions and opportunities that have shaped her professional journey, and she enjoys reflecting on these experiences to support others as they chart their own paths in the industry.
Book now! Registrations are ESSENTIAL – Register here!

PIANC Pacific Networking - Suva and online! 28 May 4-6pm FJT
2026-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Fiji)
Register now for PIANC Pacific Networking event, supported by Fiji Ports and the PRIF
Location: ADB Suva – Level 12, FHL Tower along Gordon Street, Suva, Fiji – and also online
Please note that in-person places are limited.
Date and Time: Thursday 28th May, 4 – 6pm FJT. Talks start 4.30
Speakers:

Robert Guild (PRIF Team leader) – Welcome
Akeneta Vatanitawake (Fiji Ports) – Fiji Ports project pipeline
Lute Mundia (Samoa Ports Authority) – Apia breakwater construction update
Tomasi Sauqaqa (Fiji Ports Chief Infrastructure Officer) & Justin Cross (PIANC WG 240 Chair) – Update on PIANC Working Group 240 Guidance for Ports in Small Island Countries.
Tom Shand (PIANC AU-NZ Board) – Wrap up

This event is free but registrations are essential. Register here or use the QR Code

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PIANC NSW Bkfst Event: 'What will our industry look like in 15 years?' Thurs 28 May 2026
2026-05-28 07:30 - 09:00 (Australia/Sydney)
PIANC NSW BREAKFAST PANEL EVENT 7.30am-9.00am. Thursday 28 May 2026.
What will our industry look like in 15 years?

Join PIANC NSW on Thursday 28 May for a thought‑provoking breakfast exploring the future of the ports and maritime sector.
This engaging panel will bring together four perspectives:

Sam Isaacs, Senior Project Manager, Port Authority of NSW
Katrina Dodd – General Manager – Engineering, McConnell Dowell
Adam Sellers – General Manager – Marine Fenders – Australia, NZ & Oceania, Trelleborg
Ali Minhas – -Technical Director- Maritime -Haskoning, Australia

Each panellist will deliver a short 2–5 minute insight, followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A designed to encourage debate and audience participation.

Why attend:

Gain forward-looking industry insights
Hear diverse perspectives across the sector
Participate in interactive discussion
Strengthen professional connections

Venue: Haskoning Australia, Level 15, 99 Mount Street, North Sydney
💲 Free for PIANC members

Please register here https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1582287

PIANC NZ Lunchtime Webinar: Reflections on climate disclosures for the port sector - 7 May 2026
2026-05-07 12:30 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
PIANC Aotearoa New Zealand warmly invites you to join us on a lunchtime webinar on the topic of
Reflections on climate disclosures for the port sector.
This session brings together practical perspectives from both sides of the Tasman.
The event is free but registrations are essential. Please go to TryBooking link https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BDCR
Date and time: THURSDAY 7th MAY 2026 – between 12:30-13:45. NZST (UTC+12)
Cost: FREE for members and Non- members. All are welcome.
About
Climate disclosures are quickly evolving from a compliance requirement to just good business practice. For infrastructure-heavy organisations like ports active consideration of climate risk, resilience and decarbonisation initiatives are critical for shaping capital decisions, asset planning and long-term commercial performance.
This session brings together practical perspectives from across the Tasman to reflect on methods, approaches and investor usefulness of disclosures, as well as the operational and planning benefits of climate-related financial disclosures.
The focus is simple — what actually works in practice, and how to move beyond compliance reporting into insight that underpin good business decisions.
Presenters

Crystal Lenky, Head of Environment and Sustainability, Lyttelton Port Company
Ivan Yancic Jurado, Sustainability Business Partner, Flinders Port Holdings
James Hughes, Technical Director: Risk and Resilience, Tonkin + Taylor

What you’ll learn

Where first-time disclosures may have fallen short and what’s been done about it
What shifts between initial compliance and more decision-useful approaches
How climate scenarios translate into real business and investment decisions
What good looks like now across NZ and Australian markets, and what next

This event has been generously supported by Tonkin & Taylor.

PIANC VIC - Searoad Ferries Queenscliff Site Visit 30 April 2026
2026-04-30 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
PIANC VIC – Searoad Ferries Queenscliff Terminal Site Visit

PIANC VIC welcomes members and non-members to join us for an information session & site visit Thursday afternoon 30 April, followed by a drink and nibbles with like-minded peers and local leaders from the ports and maritime industry.
We will hear from:
-CEO of Searoad Ferries Matt McDonald to provide an overview of the recent Queenscliff Ferry terminal upgrade and to provide a show-and-tell tour of the facilities, including the berthing arrangement, dredge pocket and the pedestrian loading boom.
–Parks Victoria to present an overview of their role in managing recreational navigation infrastructure around Port Phillip Bay, with insights into small‑scale dredging programs of recreation-scale facilities and how dredged material can deliver wider coastal and environmental benefits.
Refreshments and canapes will be provided. Ticket costs are below:
– PIANC members: Free
– Non-members: $50
Register here now.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1568997
PIANC events count towards your Professional Development Plan (PDP).
https://pianc.org.au/

DATE
Thursday 30 April 2026 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (UTC+10)

LOCATION
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Tarra, Queenscliff Ferry Terminal
1 Wharf Street East, Queenscliff Victoria 3225

Thanks to event sponsors:

WA Event - Tugs & Towage - Tues 31 Mar 2026
2026-03-31 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth)
Tugs are critical in assisting ship manoeuvres in and out of ports, and without them, ports would need to be significantly larger.
This PIANC WA Chapter event will help you get clued up on your tug and towage knowledge. You’ll learn about what tugs are for, types of tugs, and how they are used in a port context.

DATE Tuesday 31 March 2026 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (UTC+11)

This event will be hosted by HR Wallingford at its Australia Ship Simulation Centre in Fremantle, with a presentation from global towage consultant, SeaWays Advisory. We will discuss the latest tug technology and a new class of tug driving the industry forward – a world first and deployed in Australia.

Following the presentation, the simulator bridges will be available for you to get hands-on driving different tugs, with attending tug masters to give you guidance. HR Wallingford will also be showing off its two new simulators, recently completed, bringing the total full-sized simulation bridges to seven.
FREE for Members: $10 for non PIANC Members
REGISTER here https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1556970
Drinks and nibbles will be provided at the simulation centre facility.
Date: Tuesday 31st March
Time: 5pm for 5:30 start
Location: HR Wallingford, Level 1, 3 Cantonment Street, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160
PIANC events count towards your Professional Development Plan (PDP).
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PIANC NZ 'Leading Projects' Thurs 26 Feb 2026 5pm
2026-02-26 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Please join us on 26 February 2026 from 5:00pm–8:00pm for the PIANC NZ 2026 Kick-Off Event!
Location: BPC Offices – Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
This year’s kick-off features a strong line-up of presenters:
Antony Pages & Jacob Ben-Arie (HEB) – Half Moon Bay Project
IJUBOA (International Jack-Up Barge Owners Association) – Jack-up barge industry insights and global perspectives
Kyle Marshall (BPC) – Matiu / Somes Island Project
A great opportunity to reconnect with the ports and marine community, hear about leading projects, and set the tone for an exciting year ahead for PIANC NZ!
Date
Thursday 26 February 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (UTC+13)
Location
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Brian Perry Civil – Wellington
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay , Wellington 6011
Wellington in person Event Registration.
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BBQW

💻 Online attendance option also available – registration for online below
Online
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BBQX

PIANC NZ ChCh EOY Event Thurs 18 Dec 2025
2025-12-18 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
For all our members and colleagues in Christchurch Ōtautahi region, please join us in person for the final PIANC New Zealand chapter event of 2025 to celebrate the end of a busy year with coastal, maritime and port industry colleagues over light refreshments. All are welcome!
DATE: Thursday 18 December 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (UTC+13)
LOCATION, Craft Embassy
Level One, The Terrace, 126 Oxford Tce, Christchurch 8011
This event is Free but registrations are essential. Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/18213?
All attendees go into the draw to win a $200 Westfield gift voucher! Merry Christmas!

PIANC WA End of Year Sundowner and WG251 Update 11 Dec 2025
2025-12-11 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Old Courthouse, Fremantle, 45 Henderson St, Fremantle, WA, 6959, Australia
PIANC WA End of Year Sundowner and WG251 Update
🗓 Thursday, 11th December
🕓5:30 – 8:00 pm
📍The Old Courthouse
45 Henderson St
Fremantle
PIANC WA welcomes members and non-members to join us for a drink and nibbles to celebrate and reflect on the past year and meet like-minded peers and local leaders from the ports and maritime industry. Refreshments and canapes will be provided. Ticket costs are below:
– PIANC members: Free
– Non-members: $20
Registrations are essential! Book here ; https://www.trybooking.com/DHLRS
Book now as places are limited.
An update will also be provided on the current status of WG251 – Guidance on the Design of Parted Mooring Line Arresting Systems by the Chair of the working group, Jordan Butler.
PIANC events count towards your Professional Development Plan (PDP).

Thanks to event sponsors Boskalis Australia and FMSC

Just a reminder thatsStudents can join PIANC for FREE!
pianc.org.au/membership/become-a-member

PIANC NSW | Xmas Tech Talk & EoY Celebration Dec 11 2025
2025-12-11 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Join us for a final PIANC NSW chapter event of 2025 to learn about infrastructure initiatives at the Port of Long Beach and celebrate the end of a busy 2025 with industry colleagues over light refreshments. The event is kindly hosted by AECOM in their Sydney office.

This event is FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL!

Rajeev Seetharam, Deputy Chief Harbor Engineer at the Port of Long Beach, California, will talk about current and future initiatives taking place at the port including port roadway traffic challenges balancing cargo movement with construction activity. The Port of Long Beach, the second-busiest container gateway in North America, spans 3,200 acres with 80 berths, handles about 9.65 million TEUs annually, supports cargo valued at roughly $300 billion, and sees approximately 2,000 vessel calls per year.

Event details & RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pianc-nsw-xmas-tech-talk-eoy-celebration-tickets-1975058671654?aff=oddtdtcreator

PIANC WG 251 Industry Advisory Forum, 11-12 Dec 2025 hybrid event
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-12
PIANC WG 251 Industry Advisory Forum will be held on 11–12 December 2025 at Fremantle Ports, Western Australia. Online attendance will also be available for international participants or those unable to travel.
The Industry Advisory Forum has been established under PIANC Working Group 251 – Guidance on the Design of Parted Mooring Line Arresting Systems, which is chaired by Jordan Butler of Australia. The forum forms a key part of the group’s mandate to develop risk and reliability-informed guidance for the design and implementation of arresting systems, and to define the characteristics, energy, path, and velocity of parted mooring line events. See ToR here.
This year’s event will bring together port authorities, operators, engineers, line manufacturers, stevedores, and contractors to share insights and best practice from across the maritime sector. The forum provides a platform to review interim findings from WG 251, contribute operational data and experience, and help shape international recommendations that will make ports safer for personnel worldwide
The two-day programme will include updates from WG 251, presentations from Fremantle Ports, and round-table discussions with port owners and operators. A tour of local maritime facilities and an informal sundowner networking session on the first evening are also included.
Preliminary Schedule (GMT +08):

Thursday 11 December: (13:00 – 17:00) Opening Address, WG 251 updates, Fremantle Ports presentation, and evening sundowner.
Friday 12 December: (13:00 – 17:00) Tours, round-table discussions, and closing session.

Membership of the forum is open to port authorities, asset owners, engineers, stevedores, contractors, line manufacturers, and other relevant/interested parties with an interest in improving global mooring safety.
We invite you to join us for this important exchange of expertise and collaboration towards safer, more resilient ports.
Please register your expression of interest here:
https://forms.office.com/r/vwUChh3daf

EOY Networking Brisbane Thurs 27 Nov 2025
2025-11-27 17:15 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
The PIANC Northern Chapter warmly invites you to the 2025 Networking Sundowner – an evening dedicated to connections, great conversations and a well-earned celebration to close out the hectic year. Food and beverages will be provided.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, just starting out in your career, or simply interested in the ports and maritime industry, this event offers an opportunity to meet peers, share experiences, and strengthen your industry network.
This year’s event details are:
Location: Winghaus, Brisbane – 1/144 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000 📍
Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025
Time: From 5:15 PM AEST
Ticket costs are below:
PIANC Members: $30
Non-Members: $50
We look forward to seeing you there. Book here at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1498208
PIANC events count towards your Professional Development Plan (PDP).

PIANC Tasmania: Industry Presentations and EOY Networking 20 Nov 2025
2025-11-20 17:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Hobart)
Everyone is welcome to attend PIANC Tasmania: Industry Presentations (TT Line & TasPorts) and EOY Networking Event, on
Thurs 20th November, Brickworks Design Studio, 7-9 Franklin Wharf, Hobart.
We will hear insights from TT Line Director, Rear Admiral (rtd) Steve Gilmore AM CSC, followed by an industry update from TasPorts.
The presentations will be followed by a networking opportunity over drinks and nibbles.
This event is FREE for all PIANC members, $30 for non-members. Registrations are ESSENTIAL!. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1495087
The event starts at 5pm with presentations commencing at 5:15pm to be followed by networking drinks to 8:30pm.
We encourage both PIANC members and non-members to join us, noting that PIANC events count towards your Professional Development Plan (PDP).
DATE Thursday 20 November 2025 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM (UTC+11)
LOCATION Brickworks Design Studio, 7-9 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000

Port of Melbourne Industry Boat Tour 13 Nov 2025
2025-11-13 12:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Come and join us for a fantastic industry boat tour hosted by Port of Melbourne on the afternoon of Thursday 13th November 12:45-3pm.
Book now for this FREE event for PIANC members only. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1488582
Port of Melbourne is Australia’s largest capital city container and general cargo port, handling more than one-third of the nation’s container trade. The tour is a great opportunity to see the port in operation and view the following terminals:
• Victoria Dock
• Appleton Dock
• Swanson Dock (swing basin only due to wharf works)
• Webb Dock
The tour will depart and return from Docklands and run for approximately 2h. Commentary and light refreshments will be provided on board. Engage in insightful conversations and connect with industry professionals while enjoying the boat tour and learning about the port’s operations and facilities.
Attendance is FREE for PIANC members only but places are limited.
Our sincere thanks to Port of Melbourne for hosting this event.
PIANC events count towards your Professional Development Plan (PDP).
Location: Magic Charters
Harbour Lights Landing , Docklands 3008
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