PIANC Australia & New Zealand

PIANC VIC - Members Christmas Connect 2 Dec 2021
2021-12-02 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
PIANC ANZ Victoria Chapter invites members and colleagues to a social evening in Melbourne at European Bier Cafe on Dec 2nd @5pm.

After a long two years in Victoria, it’s time to get out again! Come and catch up for some Christmas drinks with ports and maritime industry colleagues – hosted by the PIANC Vic Chapter.

We’ve reserved the rooftop of the European Bier Café for this PIANC networking social event. So come and let your hair down, catch up with some friends, and meet some new ones.
This is a free event but registrations are ESSENTIAL!
Please register here.
Venue numbers are strictly controlled, so the RSVP and ticket at entry is a must.
Look forward to seeing everyone there!

WA Technical Seminar - Cairns Shipping Development Project 2 Dec 2021
2021-12-02 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Perth)
PIANC WA Chapter presents a hybrid technical seminar – available in person and online: Viewable at https://pianc.org.au/resources/webinars-presentations/
Cairns Shipping Development Project
Online or in person at Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, UWA
Learn about this complex channel deepening project in Far North Queensland with insight from the consultant and the contractor’s perspective.
The project was awarded an Engineers Australia QLD AEEA award in 2020.
The seminar will be followed by drinks and canapes provided by PIANC ANZ corporate members Hall Contracting – Australia’s largest privately-owned dredging, civil and marine construction company and BMT, an international design, engineering, science and risk management consultancy.
The event is FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL.
Thank to our sponsors and corporate members:

PIANC WA Women’s Network Lunch 1 Dec 2021
2021-12-01 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth)
PIANC WA Women’s Network Lunch
PIANC WA Chapter invites all women in the ports and marine industry including coastal, management and research fields to join us for lunch at Bayside kitchen in Matilda Bay.
This is the first of a future series of events supporting women in our industry by building our networks.
Lunch will be provided by PIANC ANZ and our sponsor Maritime Constructions – maritime infrastructure specialists in WA and SA.

WA Young Professionals Leadership Breakfast 30 Nov 2021
2021-11-30 07:00 - 08:30 (Australia/Perth)
The WA Chapter of PIANC (World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) has organised an exciting series of events to end off 2021.
Whilst we have been unable to travel to conferences as usual, we would like to celebrate our unique WA industry and facilitate opportunities for you to learn from the local ports network.
YP Leadership Breakfast at Baby Shoe, The Shoe Bar & Cafe, Yagan Square
Come hear from industry professionals about their career journey and meet other like minded YPs.
Open to all in the ports and marine industry 40 years of age and under.
This event is FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL
For our other events please see https://pianc.org.au/events/#!event-list
Our sponsor for this event is PIANC ANZ corporate member, environmental consultancy Hydrobiology who offer a range of services to port clients.
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PIANC WA Technical Talk: Flinders Ports Dynamic Master Planning - Online & In person 29 Nov 2021
2021-11-29 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth)
PIANC WA Technical Seminar
WA Chapter of PIANC has organised an exciting series of events for Nov/Dec 2021. Whilst we have been unable to travel to conferences as usual, we would like to celebrate our unique WA industry and facilitate opportunities for members and colleagues to build and learn from the local ports network.
Flinders Ports Dynamic Master Planning Approach
Sentient Hubs and Flinders Ports worked together to deliver an innovative master plan using new technology which will be showcased in this hybrid event, available online or in person at HR Wallingford
The in-person event will be followed by networking drinks in Fremantle – sponsored by PIANC corporate member and global engineering, design and urban planning consultancy Hatch.
This event is FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL. Please register here for either online or in person attendance.
Speakers :
Keith Halifax – Flinders Ports Chief Financial Officer
David Lucido – Sentient Hubs Managing Direction

With thanks to event sponsors and PIANC ANZ corporate members

BRISBANE PIANC NETWORKING 24 Nov 2021
2021-11-24 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
PIANC Australia & New Zealand’s Northern Chapter invites you to join this FREE networking event on Wednesday 24 November 2021 at 4.30pm AEST at the Pig n’ Whistle in Brisbane for professionals and students in the ports and maritime sector.
Drinks and canapés will be provided.
This is an opportunity to network with other maritime colleagues in Brisbane and learn more about PIANC, the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure.
Entry is free, but registrations are essential.
Please register your attendance using Eventbrite.
RSVP by 22 November. Download flyer here.
or contact the event organiser Jasvinder Opkar at Jasvinder.Opkar at arup.com

PIANC Tasmania Networking 4 Nov 2021
2021-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Hobart)
PIANC Australia invites you to attend a FREE networking event in Launceston!
Come and join us for a drink and canapes at the Saint John Craft Beer Bar to meet like-minded peers and local leaders from the maritime industry.
There will be some very brief presentations from local industry leaders.
Speakers:

Anthony Donald, CEO TasPorts
A/Prof Vikram Garaniya, Director, National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics, Australian Maritime College
Neil Lawson, Honorary Vice President, PIANC International

Professionals and students of all ages and career stages are all welcome, including PIANC members and non-members.
Note that the event is FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL. Register here now.
This event is supported by TasPorts and Australian Maritime College.

MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this event contact Neil Lawson, neil.lawson@pianc.org.au
Download flyer here.
ABOUT US

PIANC, the World Association for Waterborne Infrastructure, is a global network of experts providing technical advice on maritime, environmental, ports, and recreational navigation topics.

WA PIANC EA COPEP Technical Seminar/Webinar - Ocean Reef Marina Development 27 Oct 2021
2021-10-27 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth)
Development WA’s Ocean Reef Marina is the newest, largest and one of the most challenging coastal projects to be undertaken along the Western Australian coastline.
Though first conceptualised in the 1980s, a mix of today’s commercial, recreational, and residential development standards is set to ensure it meets the needs of Perth’s expanding northern development corridor.
For those of you who are keen followers of the Ocean Reef Marina Development – this talk is not to be missed!
Free for PIANC members to attend online or in person in Perth.
The technical seminar is organised by Engineers Australia’s WA Coastal, Ocean & Port Engineering Panel (COPEP), and the presentation is delivered by the project’s leading coastal engineers who will provide an overview of the general construction works completed on site and the challenges faced in the delivery.
The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday 27 October 2021 at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start AWST.
Attendees of this presentation will also be invited to a site visit to follow on Saturday 30 October 2021, led by WA Limestone Project Manager to witness the logistics involved with working on this impressive project, and for a brief interaction with the contractors delivering the works on the ground.
Please use the link to register for this event. It is free for Engineers Australia & PIANC members.

Darwin PIANC Free Networking 13 Oct 2021
2021-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Darwin)
PIANC Australia’s Northern Chapter invites you to join this FREE networking event at Smith St Social Rooftop, on Wednesday 13 October 5pm ACST in Darwin, NT for professionals (and students) in the ports and maritime sector.
This is an opportunity to network with other maritime colleagues in the Top End and learn more about PIANC, the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure.
Entry is free, and drinks and canapés will be provided.
Please register your attendance using Eventbrite.
RSVP by 6 October. Download flyer here.
More information on PIANC can be found here: https://pianc.org.au/
or contact the event organiser Harry Gibbs; Harry.gibbs@rhdhv.com

WA Chapter -Perth Students Ports & Maritime Industry ( & Pizza) Night 13 Oct 2021
2021-10-13 17:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth)
PIANC WA Chapter is hosting a Perth Students Industry Night – raising awareness of the ports and marine industry – students of all ages are encouraged to drop by and chat to industry representatives over pizza
Wednesday 13th October at the UWA Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre(IOMRC) from 5 – 6pm AWST.
For more information please contact Claire.Treeby at Hatch.com

PIANC WA 2021 Networking in Fremantle 16 Sept 2021
2021-09-16 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth)
The PIANC WA Chapter invites you to attend a FREE networking event in Fremantle!
Come and join us for a drink and canapes at Kahuna Brewing. All professionals (and students) in the Waterborne Transport Infrastructure industry are welcome to attend: members and non-members.
One of our major aims is to create networking opportunities within our industry.
Thursday 16th September 2021, 5:30pm
Kahuna Brewing Co, 33 South Terrace, Fremantle
REGISTRATION
This event is FREE but registrations are essential. To register, please go to the event booking page here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2021-pianc-spring-sundowner-registration-169218128979
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this event contact Joel Bailey, PIANC WA Chapter:
Joel@wavelengthconsulting.com.au
This event is sponsored by PIANC Corporate Member Frontier Automation – a technology and engineering company focused on the development and implementation of performance improving automation software. Many thanks toFrontier Automation for their support.

PIANC Australia and New Zealand welcomes sponsorship of events by our members. If sponsorship is of interest, please get in touch.
Remember, click here to register!

PIANC WA Young Professionals Leadership Breakfast 25 Aug 2021
2021-08-25 07:00 - 08:30 (Australia/Perth)
The PIANC Western Australian Chapter invite young professionals to join us for a FREE leadership breakfast at Baby Shoe, The Shoe Bar & Café, 7am
Anyone under 40 who is interested in Ports and Marine is very welcome. Hear from two industry professionals about their career journey and meet other likeminded YP’s.
This is the second breakfast event in our breakfast series and we will be joined by:
Donna West – Director of Coastal Facilities Management at the Department of Transport
Matthew Allen – Marine Engineer, Founder of Subcon Blue Solutions
Attendance is FREE for all Young Professionals, but registrations are ESSENTIAL via the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pianc-wa-young-professionals-breakfast-tickets-165879597341
For further enquiries regarding the event, please contact claire.treeby at hatch.com
To become a PIANC member visit: https://pianc.org.au/membership/
For information about other regional chapters visit:
https://pianc.org.au/about/regional-chapters/
This WA YP event is sponsored by PIANC Corporate Member – Hatch.
Event flyer is downloadable here.

State of Ocean Energy in Australia - FREE Webinar 5 Aug 2021
2021-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney)
PIANC NSW Chapter invites you to an online technical event on
Ocean Energy in Australia.
Thursday 5 August 2021 5.30pm – 7pm AEST
A recording of this webinar is now available online.
The session includes presentations by three leading Australian researchers and industry experts discussing subjects including Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) in Australia, offshore energy and opportunities in the Great Southern Coast and Wave Swell Technology.
This is a FREE Event but REGISTRATIONS are essential.
Any enquiries about registrations, please contact:
Shahab.Hosseini@ghd.com or kenan.aldemir@wsp.com

Presentations:
Francois Flocard – Marine Renewable Energies (MRE): While solar and wind are clear leaders in Australia’s current renewable market. Marine Renewable Energies (MRE), i.e. tidal, marine currents and wave energy, could become an additional solution for the future Australian renewable mix.
Australia’s coasts are home to the world’s best wave energy resource in the south, while the north, with its large tidal ranges, is ideal for the implementation of tidal energy projects. MRE have seen major developments in Australia in the last two years, both in the research sphere and industry-led projects.
This talk will introduce the audience to the marine renewable resources around our coasts and their specificities. It will also provide a snapshot of the main technologies under development around the world as well as the different activities currently happening around Australia.
Christophe Gaudin – Offshore energy and opportunities: The mitigation of the impact of climate change on our coasts and oceans requires a rapid decarbonisation of our economy with engagement at all levels of society, from communities, regions and governments, to numerous other stakeholders across the public and private sectors.
Offshore renewable energy has a huge potential to accelerate this decarbonisation across multiscale solutions, from supply to the grid, to micro-grid powered infrastructures, trough hydrogen or ammonia generation.
This presentation will examine the opportunities within Australia, with an emphasis on the Great Southern Coast and for Albany to become a world leader in offshore marine renewable energy.
Tom Denniss – Wave Swell Energy Ltd has developed a unique technology that converts the energy in ocean waves into electricity.
This presentation will describe the technology, its potential, the company’s current project at King Island in Bass Strait, and the various applications of the technology, including its ability to double as part of a breakwater or seawall, thereby providing protection against coastal erosion and/or a safe harbour facility.
This is a FREE Event but REGISTRATIONS are essential.

About Our Speakers

Dr Francois Flocard
Principal Engineer, UNSW Water Research Laboratory
Francois is an expert in the field of renewable ocean wave energy; he has managed the installation of a 250 kW pilot device in Victoria and led several large studies related to wave dynamics and wave energy conversion processes over the last 15 years. He has also worked on projects in the fields of coastal hazards, coastal structures, climate change adaptation, physical and numerical modelling, and coastal monitoring. Francois is actively involved in collaborative research work (author of over 20 peer-reviewed publications) related to the assessment of climate change effects in the coastal zone as well as innovative coastal protection solutions and wave energy.

Professor Christophe Gaudin
Professor of Offshore Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Western Australia
Christophe has 20 years of experience with the offshore oil and gas industry. Over the last 5 years, Christophe has redirected his research effort towards offshore renewables, pursuing scientific interests and becoming acutely aware of the imperative for renewable energy and its potential for the Australian economy. He is currently leading several multidisciplinary projects with wave, tidal and offshore wind industry partners, domestically and internationally. He is the founding and current Director of the Wave Energy Research Centre and the Head of the ocean engineering group at the University of Western Australia.

Dr Tom Denniss
Executive Chair, Wave Swell Energy Ltd
Tom has a PhD in Mathematics and Oceanography. Tom invented the technology of WSE. He has served as the Australian government’s representative on the International Energy Agency’s Ocean Energy Systems Executive Committee, as well as on the Global Roundtable on Climate Change, an initiative of the Special Adviser to the Secretary General of the United Nations. Tom was the first person to be inducted into the International Ocean Energy Hall of Fame in 2007 and has served on the Australian Government’s Advisory Board for the Clean Energy Innovation Centre and the CSIRO Advisory Committee for the Australian Wave Energy Atlas Project. As Chair of WSE, Tom’s board responsibilities include technology and strategy.

Brisbane Webinar. Planning for automation of container terminals. 28 July 2021
2021-07-28 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Event organised by PIANC ANZ Northern Chapter – FREE to PIANC Members. All welcome.
A recording of this webinar is now available online
This is a hybrid event with participants welcome to attend in person in Brisbane, and all welcome to view as webinar. Registrations are essential. Webinar link will be sent out prior to the meeting.
About the event:
Port stakeholders are engaged in an ongoing search for ways to boost productivity and operational efficiency, meanwhile environmental pressures increase, and container traffic keeps growing.
As a result, technological innovations have led to the use of automated container handling equipment and systems, at an increasing number of container terminals. These automated operational and handling systems require a higher capital cost than conventional terminals, but may bring benefits like improved productivity, lower labour and operating costs, and a greater degree of safety and reliability.
Planning for automation is becoming a natural process in the transition towards more sustainable and resilient supply chains.
PIANC recently issued Working Group Report No.208 – Planning for Automation of Container Terminals.
This seminar will be presented by several authors of the report who will analyse state-of-the-art and best practices when planning for automation in container terminals.
The aim is to provide an outline of PIANC Report 208 with advice and guidance for port stakeholders in the planning process and the specific considerations with regards to automation. It will create an opportunity for different stakeholders to discuss and exchange the ideas surrounding the automation of container terminals in Australia.
Speakers:
Tom Ward – Director US Maritime Planning, WSP
Carsten Varming – Port Development Manager, NSW Ports
Tom Crawford-Condie – Principal Maritime Engineer, WSP
Michael Houen – Director, Smart Port Strategy, Hatch

Time Zone is AEST 5pm. This event is FREE to all PIANC members. Members will receive a promo code with 100% discount. The event is not limited however to members, as all are welcome.
Registrations are essential. Go to Eventbrite here.
Promo code for members is PIANC_NChapter

PIANC ANZ AGM Friday June 4th 2021
2021-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Diarise now! All PIANC ANZ members welcome to our 25th AGM to be held online on Friday 4 June 2-4pm AEST. More details will be sent to members by email.

NSW PIANC - YP Networking and Career Connections 29 April 2021
2021-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney)
The NSW Chapter of PIANC ANZ cordially invites you to join our upcoming Young Professionals (YP) Networking and Career Connections event at WSP Offices in Sydney on Thursday, 29 April. The night will include some key speakers from:

Polaris Marine Construction – Construction contractor focused on marine infrastructure projects
Port Authority New South Wales – Port Authority that manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in New South Wales
Trelleborg – A world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance, advanced marine systems (fenders, docking and mooring, etc.)
Mott MacDonald – Global engineering, management and development consultancy

The speakers’ focus will be to provide an insight into their story of how they found themselves in the industry of Waterborne Transport Infrastructure and an insight into their everyday life and projects. The presentations will be followed by an opportunity to network with refreshments and canapés supplied.
This event is open to anyone and everyone (student, graduates, industry professionals and all other fields) within or wanting to gain greater insight into the world of Waterborne Transport Infrastructure. PIANC members and non-members are welcome, regardless of age, so spread the word!
Please RSVP with your interest. This is a free event, but please RSVP using the link provided below 26 April for catering purposes. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7B35XBS
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PIANC WA Chapter - Networking 22 April 2021
2021-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth)
PIANC WA Regional Chapter Networking Sundowner
The PIANC WA Chapter invites you to attend a FREE networking event in Perth CBD! Come and join us for a drink and canapes at the Grand Bar & Bistro to share your thoughts and innovative ideas with maritime industry peers.
This sundowner is sponsored by corporate members Boskalis Australia Pty Ltd and all young and old professionals in the industry are welcome to attend this networking opportunity.
REGISTRATION
This event is free but registrations are essential. To register, please go to the event booking page here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2021-pianc-sundowner-tickets-149806893451
For more information about this event please contact Peter Boere, PIANC WA Chapter
E: peter.boere at boskalis.com

PIANC WA - COOGEE MARITIME TRAIL BREAKFAST 30 March 2021
2021-03-30 07:30 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth)
The PIANC WA Chapter, Subcon and the City of Cockburn invite PIANC members to a briefing on the Coogee Maritime Trail and a free BBQ breakfast.
The trail applies Subcon’s Integrated Artificial Reef concept to Coastal Developments. It demonstrates how owners of coastal infrastructure can create facilities that promote community wellbeing and cohesion, integrate into the natural environment and promote fisheries abundance.
Attendees may wish to bring a snorkel and experience the dive trail between 0800 and 0830am (before breakfast!). The underwater trail begins in shallow water while its westernmost extent reaches a maximum depth of 7 metres. Most of the trail is around 2.5 to 5 metres deep, making it suitable for snorkelers and novice divers.
Located only 25 metres from the shore, the dive and snorkel trail encompasses WA’s premier shore-based shipwreck, the Omeo and nearly 70 purpose built reef habitats, ranging in height from 1m to 5m tall. The unique sections create a complex reef that includes lots of cave-like spaces to support fish, crays and molluscs and are great for snorkelling!
Click on these links for more information about Subcon and the dive trail
This event is FREE for PIANC members and employees of PIANC member organisations but registrations are ESSENTIAL via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coogee-maritime-trail-breakfast-tickets-146312634027
Further enquiries regarding the event to adam.vanderbeeke@fremantleports.com.au
To become a PIANC member visit pianc.org.au
Download the event flyer here.
Special thanks to event sponsors City of Cockburn and Subcon.

PIANC YP NSW Chapter Gathering, Sydney 25 March 2021
2021-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney)
PIANC YP NSW Chapter Sundowner, The Rocks, Sydney
The NSW Chapter of PIANC ANZ cordially invites you to join our upcoming Young Professionals (YP) sundowner networking event in Sydney on Thursday, 25 March, 2021.
This event is free but registrations are essential.
It is open to anyone and everyone within or wanting to gain greater insight into the coastal and maritime community. Don’t miss the opportunity to network with peers and mentors within our industry.
So, come down and join us for FREE drinks and canapes!
PIANC members and non-members are welcome, regardless of age, so spread the word!
Please RSVP with your interest. To RSVP using the link provided below before 19 March for catering purposes. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JQZSNF

PIANC YP Melbourne, Spirit of Tasmania Tour 18 March 2021
2021-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join us for a tour of the Spirit of Tasmania at Station Pier. This is a FREE event but RSVPS are essential!
Numbers are limited, so spaces are on a first come first served basis.
Please RSVP to the Vic YP Rep, Laurence Benn (l.benn@omcinternational.com)
The tour will kick off at 10am on the 18th March, with everyone welcome to hang around afterwards for a coffee.
Find out more about PIANC ANZ

PIANC Networking Event - Launceston, Tasmania 3 March 2021
2021-03-03 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Hobart)
PIANC Tasmania Networking Event in Launceston
Sports Garden Hotel, Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Come down after work to the Sports Garden Hotel, 23 George St, Launceston for a casual drink, kicking off at 5pm. Everyone welcome, so please feel free to circulate within your organisation. No RSVP needed.
Any questions? Contact Tobias Aldridge E: t.aldridge@omcinternational.com
Find out more about PIANC ANZ

The Future of Physical Modelling an EA/PIANC Online Seminar 10 Dec 2020
2020-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney)
The Role Of Physical Modelling In Today’s World – Dr Steven Hughes
Coastal and port engineers rely on four complimentary tools for the development of robust, functioning projects: theoretical analyses, numerical modeling, physical modeling, and field measurements. From the early days of coastal and port engineering physical modeling (including laboratory experimentation) has played a major role in advancing understanding and in effective design and construction.
It is important for experienced engineers, as well as younger members of the profession and decision makers to at least understand both the advantages and limitations of physical models.
This webinar, hosted by the National Committee Coastal and Ocean Engineering, PIANC Australia and New Zealand, and Engineers Australia, will examine the role of physical modeling in today’s world with a look toward the future. After a short introduction describing the underlying principles of physical modeling, typical modern-day model uses will be discussed, along with specific examples of how physical models contributed to successful projects. We will explore current worldwide trends in physical modeling that illustrate the continued importance of this engineering tool.
From there, we will step back from physical modeling and share opinions on several challenges faced by coastal and port engineers now and in the future. These topics include: climate change; maintaining the knowledge base; erosion of expertise; and perhaps most importantly, learning from engineering practitioners. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Speaker: Dr. Steven A. Hughes
Dr. Steven A. Hughes was awarded this year the 2020 John G. Moffatt-Frank E. Nichol Harbor and Coastal Engineering Award for his definitive contribution over 47 years to the field of harbor and coastal engineering across research, investigations, design and construction.
Dr. Hughes has been the consummate public servant as a research engineer, applications engineer and educator. He is considered a top tier coastal engineer and scientist throughout the international engineering community. His book “Physical Models and Laboratory Techniques in Coastal Engineering” published in 1993 remains a definitive reference for practicing coastal and port professionals.
Dr. Hughes has attained numerous accolades throughout his esteemed career with the US Army Corps of Engineers. In 2017 Steve was inducted into the Waterways Experiment Station Gallery of Distinguished Employees, one of the highest honours bestowed on only a few of the USACE research community.

PIANC APAC 2020 - Pre-Conference Symposium: Nature-based Solutions 1 Dec 2020
2020-12-01 08:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth)
Pre-APAC 2020 Conference Symposium:
Nature-based Solutions for Coasts, Ports, and Estuaries
Date: 1 December 2020
Time: 0830 – 1730 AWST
Venue: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle (WA participants),
Live Streamed (non-WA participants)
Protecting populations and infrastructure within our coasts, ports and estuaries is a major challenge in this era of rapid environmental change. To address this challenge, in recent years there has been growing focus on adopting nature-based solutions in flooding and erosion risk management projects.
These solutions use natural processes and ecosystems, to provide an alternative,’ green infrastructure’, form of protection. Such ecosystems include reefs, wetlands, submerged aquatic vegetation, mangroves, as well as hybrid approaches that integrate both traditional and nature-based approaches.
This exciting Symposium will bring together a range of multi-disciplinary groups, including engineering, planning, restoration ecology, resource economics, and policy experts, to discuss recent international developments in successful nature-based solutions for coastal, port and estuary applications.
The Symposium will highlight the latest innovations worldwide, lessons learnt, and implementation challenges from users across a spectrum of backgrounds – from researchers to practitioners to end users. It will provide essential knowledge and leadership for the future.
The Program for the one-day Symposium will include 4 Keynote presentations from prominent international speakers (delivered via live streaming) and 10 additional invited speakers. The program will provide participants with opportunities to network and ample time for discussion.
The final Program will be released in October.
Note that as the Symposium is part of PIANC’s APAC 2020 Conference, registration is through the APAC2020 registration site. Symposium attendees are encouraged, if they can, to register for the Symposium and the full conference.
For information about speakers please see https://www.pianc2020.com/pre-conference-symposium/

PIANC APAC 2020 - Inaugural Asia Pacific Conference 1- 4 Dec 2020
2020-12-01 - 2020-12-04
“Port, harbour and recreational boating for today and tomorrow”

The APAC2020 Conference will be held on 1 – 4 December, 2020, with the pre-Conference Symposium taking place on Tuesday 1 December, followed by the Conference Welcome reception in the evening. Detailed Conference program here.
This new biennial conference series will focus on harbours, ports and recreational boating in the Asia Pacific region. Our 2020 Conference theme “Port, harbour and recreational boating for today and tomorrow” reflects the growing worldwide recognition to place the natural environment at the forefront of every project as well as a growing emphasis on a licence to operate.
With the current border closures preventing some speakers and delegates from being able to travel to Perth, PIANC and the Local Organising Committee have decided to implement a hybrid Conference model. The hybrid Conference will consist of a face-to-face Conference at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, coupled with a live stream of the program so that both in-person and remote delegates can attend and present. By offering a hybrid model we can be more inclusive and welcoming to a larger community who may not be able to attend in person due to travel, budget or other restrictions. Conference fees have been adjusted for online attendees.
Revised Key Dates:
14 August 2020 Abstract Submission (Round 2) Deadline (midnight AEDT)
28 August 2020 Authors advised of Submission Outcome
25 September 2020 Speaker Registration Deadline
18 October 2020 Earlybird Registration Closes
Conference Themes:
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
Coastal Processes and Risk Implications
Dredging and Reclamation
Economic, Social, Legal and Political Aspects
Environmental Aspects and Ecosystem Services
Navigation
Port Planning
Ports and Marine Facilities – Design and Construction
Recreational Facilities, Waterfront Development and Marinas
Sustainability, and Stakeholder Engagement
Working with Nature
Register here for the Conference

PIANC APAC 2020 will bring together engineers, planners, scientists and researchers to focus on the technological, scientific, policy, planning and design issues related to our diverse and developing ports, harbours and recreational boating facilities.
The first in an eminent conference series, PIANC APAC 2020 will be hosted at the Hotel Esplanade in the vibrant city of Fremantle, Western Australia on 1-4 Dec 2020.
During the Conference, PIANC APAC 2020 will incorporate concurrent streams facilitating the opportunity for discussion and networking. A trade exhibition will host the Welcome Reception as well as all morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch breaks. A Gala Conference Dinner is planned with multiple PIANC awards to be presented. In addition, technical tours and networking events will form part of the Conference.
There will be a pre-Conference Symposium on Tuesday 1 Dec – Nature Based Solutions for Ports, Coasts and Estuaries .

We look forward to seeing you at PIANC APAC 2020!
For more information and registration please see www.PIANC2020.com
Additional enquiries should be directed to the Conference Secretariat: Encanta Event Management T: +61 3 9863 7609 E: lexie.duncan@encanta.com.au

Brisbane International Cruise Terminal Site Visit 26 Nov 2020
2020-11-26 15:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
Robert Nave (Chief Engineer – Port of Brisbane) previously presented to the Qld Chapter of PIANC regarding the development plans for the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal.
The new, world class $177m terminal is now complete and awaiting its official opening. It has been designed to cater for the biggest cruise ships in the world and give passengers a world-class experience, and expected to welcome 180 cruise ships in its first season.
Port of Brisbane has kindly extended an invitation for PIANC members to visit the site on the 26th November, from 15:30. The visit will include a brief presentation covering:

Project background and overview
Delivery method and contract strategy
Details of the terminal including ground improvement, marine, civil and terminal building works

Following the presentation we will split into 3 or 4 groups for a tour of the facility, led by members of the project team.
Parking is available at the on site car park however numbers are strictly limited.
Members wishing to attend should confirm by emailing Scott Keane (scott.keane at cardno.com.au) by cob 25th November.
A map and instructions regarding Covid-safe procedures will be distributed to all confirmed attendees.
