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SUMMARY:PIANC VIC  'The Mariners Perspective' -Tues 6 October
DESCRIPTION:Join PIANC VIC  at The Mission to Seafarers Victoria\, 717 Flinders Street\, Docklands\, on Tuesday 6 October to hear a unique perspective on shipping in Melbourne. \nWe’ll hear from two local Melbournians with extensive shipping experience – Warwick Laing from Port of Melbourne\, and Capt Damian Laughlin from Port Phillip Sea Pilots. \nTuesday 6 October 2026 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | (UTC+10)After the presentation we’ll have drinks afterwards in the unique heritage-listed Mission to Seafarers building. \nTickets are limited so booking is essential. \nCapt Damian Laughlin has been a pilot at Port Phillip Sea Pilots for 15 years. He is the Vice President of the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute. Before piloting he was a mariner for over 20 years\, across a wide range of vessels and international trades\, including Master of the Spirit of Tasmania. Damian volunteers with the Pacific Pilot Training Group assisting Pasifika pilots with the latest in technology and world’s best pilotage practice. \nWarwick Laing is the Head of Maritime Operations at Port of Melbourne where he leads the team managing the shipping operations at the port. He previously worked at Ports Victoria where he was Harbour Master for 2 years. Before that\, Warwick was at sea for 8 years in commercial shipping\, and 8 years in the Royal Australian Navy as a Submarine Maritime Warfare Officer. \nTickets are free for PIANC members\, however an optional donation can be made to the Mission to Seafarers when booking.
URL:https://pianc.org.au/event/16717/
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SUMMARY:PIANC NSW & QLD EVENT - PORT OF ORIGIN TRIVIA NIGHT 15 Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday 15th October for an evening of networking\, camaraderie and State of Origin-themed trivia as we reconnect following the recent PIANC APAC Technical Conference.\nHosted simultaneously in Sydney\, Newcastle and Brisbane\, this is an opportunity to catch up with industry peers\, enjoy some friendly competition\, and test your maritime and waterborne knowledge.\n\nThe trivia will be streamed live across all venues on the big screens\, creating a shared experience and adding to the atmosphere and rivalry of the evening.\nThe competition will be run over three rounds\, with scores tallied throughout the night and prizes awarded to the highest-performing team. Food and drinks will be provided\, making it the perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and industry peers in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.\n\n\n📅 Date: Thursday 15 October\n⏰ Time: 6pm to 7.30pm (NSW) and  5pm to 6.30pm (QLD)   (as NSW will be on daylight saving time. (AEDT))\n\n\nDetails\nPlease arrive from 5pm/6pm (QLD/NSW) for a 5.30/6:30pm (QLD/NSW) start. \nThe event will finish at approximately 7pm/8pm (QLD/NSW)\, Drinks and snacks will be provided. \nLocations\n\n📍 Location: Sydney (KBR Office)\, Newcastle (Haskoning Office) & Brisbane (KBR Office)\n🪙 Price: Members: free\, non-members: $10  – Even if Free\, Registrations are essential.\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this upcoming PIANC NSW & QLD event.\n\nFull event and booking details here.
URL:https://pianc.org.au/event/pianc-nsw-qld-event-port-of-origin-trivia-night-15-oct-2026/
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SUMMARY:QLD Manufacturer and Marina Infrastructure Tour - EOI   5 – 6 November 2026
DESCRIPTION:SEQ Manufacturer and Marina Infrastructure Tour – EOI\nThursday 5 – Friday 6 November 2026 | Brisbane\, Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast\nThe 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 \nPurpose-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. \nIt 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. \nTour highlights\n\nCommercial wharf and cruise terminal access on the Brisbane River\nFactory tours with two of the region’s leading marine structure manufacturers\nFour Gold Coast marinas in a single morning\, including superyacht and mega yacht berthing\nNetworking drinks and canapés with delegates\, hosts and industry partners\nDirect engagement with facility managers\, engineers and manufacturers throughout\nAll coach transport\, catering and tour materials included\n\nDay One — Thursday 5 November 2026\nBrisbane to the Sunshine Coast: commercial wharf infrastructure\, marine structures manufacturing\, and evening networking. \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n10:00\nDelegate boarding\, Pullman Brisbane Airport\n\n\n10:45 – 12:00\nWharf tour and morning tea — Brisbane Cruise Terminal\, Pinkenba or Botanic Gardens\n\n\n13:15 – 15:15\nFactory tour and lunch — Marine Structures\, Sunshine Coast\n\n\n16:45 – 18:15\nNetworking drinks and canapés\, Pullman Brisbane Airport\n\n\nFrom 18:15\nEvening at leisure\n\n\n\nDay Two — Friday 6 November 2026\nBrisbane to the Gold Coast and return: four marinas\, superyacht and mega yacht berthing\, and a major pontoon manufacturing facility. \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n08:00\nDelegate boarding\, Pullman Brisbane Airport\n\n\n09:15 – 10:00\nMarina Mirage tour and morning tea\n\n\n10:05 – 11:00\nMain Beach Superyacht Marina tour\n\n\n11:05 – 11:30\nMantaray Marina tour\n\n\n13:30 – 15:30\nFactory tour and lunch — Bellingham Marine\n\n\n16:15\nReturn to Pullman Brisbane Airport\n\n\n\nCoach transfers operate between all stops. Full timings are provided in the delegate pack. \nWhat’s included\n\nCoach transport across both days\nMorning tea and lunch on both days\nNetworking drinks and canapés on Thursday evening\nAll facility\, marina and factory tour access\nPrinted and electronic tour materials\nEvent administration and on-tour coordination\n\nFlights and accommodation are not included. The Pullman Brisbane Airport is the departure and return point for both days and is recommended for delegate accommodation. \nParticipation cost\n$350 – $380 per person (indicative — final pricing to be confirmed). The tour requires a minimum of 20 participants to proceed. \nWho should attend\nMarina 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. \nRegister your interest\nPlaces are strictly limited and allocated in order of registration. All bookings are managed through the MIA website\, including delegate details and dietary requirements. \nRegister now or contact the MIA office on +61 2 9439 5806 or info@marinas.net.au for more information. \nThe 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.
URL:https://pianc.org.au/event/qld-manufacturer-and-marina-infrastructure-tour-eoi-5-6-november-2026/
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SUMMARY:PIANC-COPEDEC XI 2027  India\, 21-26 February 2027
DESCRIPTION:PIANC-COPEDEC XI 2027 to be held at IIT Madras\, Chennai\, India\, 21-26 February 2027   \nPIANC’s Eleventh International Conference on Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries \n2027 Conference theme: \n‘Adapting coastal\, port and waterway infrastructure to the changing climate.’\nFor complete details\, visit https://pianc-copedec2027.in/. \nWatch video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B4TvUvHfXI-eZGlLbORQFxQ1raH8MogM/view
URL:https://pianc.org.au/event/pianc-copedec-xi-2027-india-21-26-february-2027/
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