PIANC Australia & New Zealand

PIANC WA 'Industry - Student' Networking, Tues 21 March 2023
2023-03-21 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth)
5 – 7.30pm Networking event at University of Western Australia (Crawley campus) for students and industry professionals including speed presentations from current research students, pizza & drinks.
Free entrance for attendees from all companies, schools and universities. Please RSVP for catering purposes.
PIANC WA has organised a unique opportunity for industry to connect with students and learn about the latest PhD & Masters research through a series of three-minute presentations.
Join us in promoting the vast array of opportunities within the ports and maritime sectors in WA and worldwide. After hearing about the latest research there will be an opportunity for networking and career sharing.
Opportunity to meet students for future work placements! Companies wishing to bring promotional material to our mini-careers fair must RSVP at Eventbrite or contact YPChair@pianc.org.au for more information.
Download flyer here.

PIANC TASMANIA CONFERENCE 20TH - 22ND MARCH 2023
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-22
The Tasmanian Chapter of PIANC is proud to announce the conference PIANC Tasmania, to be held in Launceston from 20th – 22nd March 2023.

Submit your abstracts before 2 Feb 2023.
Earlybird registration before Friday 17 Feb 2023

20 March 2023 –Evening catchup for those present at Silo Hotel
Conference sessions will be held at the Launceston Campus of the Australian Maritime College.
21 March 2023 –Both invited and keynote technical presentations – Conference dinner
22 March 2023 – Technical tour – AMC Search facilities – and PIANC/Ports Australia sessions tba
TasPorts projects underway and planned projects will be showcased.
All the technical presentations will be on Tasmanian based projects, showcasing the range of activities in Tasmania. Whilst we will be focusing on Tasmanian projects practitioners from the mainland are welcome to participate with their Tasmanian experiences.
Big shout out to our Sponsors as at 10 Jan 2023. Further Sponsorship opportunities may be available. See Conference website.

PIANC Victoria Technical Presentations & Networking Thurs 23 Feb 2023
2023-02-23 16:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
PIANC A&NZ Vic Chapter – Current Working Groups Technical Presentations and Sundowner

Please come and join us for presentations from two active PIANC Working Group Members.

Thursday 23rd Feb 2023, 4pm
Port of Melbourne – Port Education Centre
343 Lorimer St, Port Melbourne, 3207
Social drinks will follow at PIER 35 next door (pictured above). Please note that the presentations are not at Pier 35 but are at the nearby Port Education Centre.

This event is open to all PIANC Members. Not a member? Join us now! It’s easy.
No RSVP necessary.
For any questions, please contact Laurence Benn (l.benn@omcinternational.com).

Working Group: Design Guidelines for Marine Multipurpose Terminals – MarCom WG213

Presenter: Venket Naidu, Managing Director, P&M Consultants

Venket has over 40 years of specialist experience in ports and maritime civil engineering, specializing in engineering feasibility studies, rehabilitation and upgrade of wharf structures, port master planning and design management for ports and marine infrastructure. During this period, he has had considerable experience in reviewing and assessing functional and operational requirements related to port and container terminal development in conventional, semi-automated and automated container ports.

Working Group: Design Guidelines for Ports in Small Island Countries – MarCom WG240

Presenter: Richard Hill, Executive Advisor, GHD

Richard has 27 years of experience in the field of ports and maritime engineering and has delivered port master plans, port development strategies and maritime infrastructure for clients around the world, covering the majority of existing (and future) ports in Victoria (Australia), the gateway ports in Tasmania, Albany (WA), Napier in New Zealand, Saipan, and several Islands in the Pacific. Richard is a former PIANC A&NZ Board Member. For Committee for Geelong, he is a Board member and contributor to the Strategy & Policy Committee.

PIANC WA EOY Networking Thursday 15 Dec 2022
2022-12-15 16:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth)
Mark your calendars! WA Perth EOY Sundowner -Thursday 15 December – 4.30pm onwards!
PIANC WA welcomes members and non members to join us for a drink and nibbles at Lane Bar/ Globe Bar, 497 Wellington St, Perth 6000 to celebrate and reflect on the past year, and to meet like-minded peers and local leaders from the ports and maritime industry.
This event is FREE for professionals and students of all ages and career stages. No RSVP required.
Thanks to our sponsors Fremantle Ports, Boskalis, in2Dredging Pty Ltd and Port Tech Marine (David Todd) and to David Todd, Chris Webb, Peter Boere, Simon Han Burgmans and Rhian Wardley for organising.

PIANC Young Professional Global Virtual Event 6-7 Dec 2022
2022-12-06 - 2022-12-07
A global initiative to show overarching issues concerning a global initiative by the PIANC Young Professionals Commission (YP-Com) to gather the PIANC community and to connect with professionals from the waterborne transport industry.
A 2-day online event with technical presentations from all PIANC regions. PIANC YP invites all PIANC Commissions, fellow members and non-members to join us in this truly international event.
Thanks to PIANC A&NZ organiser Zay Yar Min Zin, and to A&NZ presenter Nathaniel Buldo who will be presenting on “Solutions to Assessing and Strengthening Aged Timber Marine Infrastructure”.
Find Out More!

Blue Carbon Markets - FREE PIANC Webinar -1 Dec 2022. Now viewable online.
2022-12-01 07:00 - 08:30 (Australia/Sydney)
A market approach to blue carbon and opportunities for waterborne transport infrastructure. Recorded Webinar now viewable online! NOTE Video begins at 1minute:40seconds.
This free webinar, part of a series of events being organised to mark one-year since the launch of the COP26 Pledge, will examine the development of a Blue Carbon Market in Australia to highlight the opportunities it offers for waterborne transport infrastructure.
Presentation by William Glamore, Member PIANC AU-NZ Board,
EcoEng Research Leader and Deputy Director of the Water Research Centre at UNSW, Sydney
Drawing on his extensive experience, Will’s presentation will explore:

Our current climate trajectory
Historic approaches to addressing climate pressures
New approaches required to incentivise positive change
The development of a Blue Carbon Market in Australia (and beyond)
The role of environmental economics and engineering in creating new opportunities
Co-benefits and the evolving accounting markets

After a Q&A session there will be a wider panel discussion on the opportunities a Blue Carbon market offers to the waterborne transport sector, and some of the outstanding challenges, including the relevance of a such a market to other countries.
Professor Nigel Pontee from the UK and Michelle Orr from North America will join Will on the panel.
Flyer is downloadable here.
More information and registration is here:

PIANC WA Event - Vessel Traffic Service & Victoria Quay Tour - Members Only - 24 Nov 2022
2022-11-24 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth)
The PIANC WA Chapter invites members only to attend a FREE technical session and networking event at historic Victoria Quay in Fremantle.
Experience Fremantle from the roof of the port’s administration building overlooking the Inner Harbour. See Fremantle Ports’ VTS and hear from the Harbour Master’s Office how the VTS ensures navigation safety within port limits 24/7, 365.
Take in a short presentation from Fremantle Ports then enjoy a guided stroll along historic Victoria Quay to see and hear about its past, present and future. The port walk will finish at A-Shed aka Gauge Roads Brewery for light refreshments and networking.
This event is entirely FREE for PIANC members but places are strictly limited to accommodate access to the VTS. Registrations are essential via Eventbrite to secure your place. Members who are unable to attend the tour are also welcome to join us at Gage Roads from 6.30 pm.
PIANC WA hosted 9 free events in 2021 and 2022, with plans to host a similar number in 2023. To benefit from these events by becoming a PIANC member visit https://pianc.org.au/membership/
For more information regarding the event or membership contact Adam van der Beeke, PIANC WA Chapter adam.vanderbeeke@fremantleports.com.au
This event is sponsored by PIANC A&NZ Corporate Member Fremantle Ports, proudly supporting Western Australia’s maritime industry for more than 125 years.

PIANC Tasmania Networking Event Tuesday 8 November 2022
2022-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Hobart)
PIANC Tasmania Update & Networking Event
Silo Hotel, Launceston
Tuesday 8 November 5 – 8pm
Following our successful networking event last year the Tasmanian Chapter of PIANC welcomes members and non-members to come and join us for a drink and canapes at the Silo Hotel, Launceston to meet like-minded peers and local leaders from the ports and maritime industry. The event is free with RSVP for professionals and students of all ages and career stages.
We will hear from Anthony Donald, CEO TasPorts who will further expand on the Port Authorities significant development projects both currently underway and proposed for the near future. Get an update on the Quay Link project at Devonport and other current and proposed projects around the state of Tasmania.
Neil Lawson, Honorary Vice President, PIANC International and Chair of the Tasmanian Chapter of PIANC will announce upcoming PIANC events both in Tasmania and beyond .
The event is on 8th November 2022 5pm – 8pm. Please note that the presentations will start at 5:15pm so please arrive early so you don’t miss out. However, late-comers will of course still be welcomed for networking after the talks.
A don’t miss event for Tasmania!!

This event is FREE but registrations are essential! RSVP here.

PIANC and Ports Australia Darwin 17 - 19 Oct 2022 Engineering and Asset Management
2022-10-17 - 2022-10-19
Darwin plays a key role in building capacity for Northern Australia’s economic expansion and supporting the growth of numerous export industry sectors through the strategic development of waterborne infrastructure and services.
Given that, Ports Australia and PIANC ANZ Northern Chapter have planned a joint event in Darwin from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 October – The Engineering & Asset Management Working Group.
PIANC and Ports Australia encourage all members to attend in person, however there will be an option to videoconference in as well.
The Working Group will provide a suitable platform for port and waterfront infrastructure leaders and professionals to come together, exchange the latest knowledge, and share their experiences and lessons learnt while considering the current and future development of the maritime infrastructure in this strategic region.
Program Now Available Here
The program contains social networking dinner, port tour and presentations related to following topics

Updates on standards and guidelines
Port infrastructure projects and challenges
Asset management
Smart Port / Digitisation

PLEASE NOTE: * Monday 17 October dinner and Tuesday 18 October morning session are for Ports Australia port members only.
*From Tuesday 18 October 12pm onwards, all Ports Australia and PIANC A&NZ members are welcome to attend. This includes the port tour and a dinner on Tuesday 18 October.
A detailed program will be circulated to the registered attendees prior to the event.
This event is FREE to PIANC A&NZ Members! There will be costs however for the dinner on Tuesday and port tour.
Join PIANC here. https://pianc.org.au/membership/become-a-member/#join
Event flyer with information about accommodation is available here.

PIANC APAC Conference 2022 Melbourne 4-7 Sept
2022-09-04 - 2022-09-07
PIANC APAC is the biennial forum for all PIANC members from Asia Pacific and beyond focusing on harbours, ports and recreational boating in the region. Non PIANC members are also welcome. The inaugural PIANC APAC Conference was held in Fremantle, WA in December 2020.
Our 2022 conference theme “Leaders and Professionals Coming Together” reflects PIANC’s mission to bring together ports, harbour and recreational boating professionals and ideas to an international forum, and the opportunities for our members to become leaders in the industry. As our first opportunity to all come together in person for several years, we hope you’ll join us in Melbourne on 4 -7 September 2022.
Program now available – attached is program as at 15 August 2022 – check Conference website for any updates.
PIANC APAC 2022 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 Dinner is planned with multiple PIANC awards to be presented.
Technical tours will also showcase some of the most interesting and innovative developments in the Australian maritime sector.
Note: The Conference will not include any full peer reviewed papers, rather authors are required to submit one or two page Extended Abstracts following the template provided.
See more information here: https://piancapac.com/call-for-abstracts/

PIANC WA Industry/ Student Pizza Night 11 August 2022
2022-08-11 16:00 - 2022-11-08 17:30 (Australia/Perth)
Industry event for ports and maritime professionals to spread the word about our industry and meet students

We invite students from all universities and schools on Thursday 11 August 4-5.30pm at the Tav, Curtin University to join us to discuss career options in Ports and Maritime related industries including related fields such as coastal, construction, research, environmental, etc…
This event is FREE for students.
We invite PIANC member companies to attend with 1- 3 people and 1 x free standing promotional banner. You are welcome to give out brochures and business cards but keep in mind the intent is to spread knowledge and enthusiasm about our industry as a whole.
The cost to attend is $100 per company, which will contribute to the cost of this event and support our other student and young professional activities such as our popular leadership breakfast series. PIANC member companies please register here to attend this event.
Download student flyer here.
Download Company flyer here.

Climate change and related issues impacting navigation and ports. Ron Cox webinar Adelaide 28 July 2022
2022-07-28 15:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
CLIMATE CHANGE: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS ON PORTS & NAVIGATION
This event was recorded and is now viewable at https://pianc.org.au/resources/webinars-presentations/
As we navigate the challenges of climate change, we often miss the broader and long-term impacts it has on the Navigation and Ports Sectors.

Webinar/Seminar Date: Thursday 28 July
Time: 3.30 – 4.30pm SA time (ACST), 2-3 pm AWST, 4-5pm AEST
Place: Lot Fourteen Lecture Theatre, Eleanor Harrald Building,
Frome Road, Adelaide CBD, SA 5000
Online Attendance also available! Register via Eventbrite here:
NOTE ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSING TUESDAY 26 JULY AT 5PM AEST
In this rare opportunity, PIANC, WGA and Flinders Port Holdings welcome Australian Climate Change expert, the Honorary Associate Professor Ron Cox for a state-of-the-art seminar on global weather patterns, sea-level changes and the storms of the future.
Take a deep dive into different perspectives while networking with the industry’s most highly regarded experts across government, academia and private, including PIANC Chair Luke Campbell and PIANC SA Chapter Members.
In this seminar, PIANC A&NZ Board member Honorary Associate Professor Ron Cox will present the latest in climate change science impacting the navigation and ports sector as well as addressing the issues of mitigation, risk and adaptation.
Note Parallel event – NEWCASTLE CBD streaming of this webinar plus networking -register here !

About Our Speaker
Honorary Associate Professor Ron Cox has had extensive experience in coastal, ocean and port engineering, coastal management, water supply and wastewater, groundwater, climate impacts and environmental impact/risk assessments in these areas, working with industry and government, (local, state and federal) both within Australia and overseas.

In 2008 Ron was awarded Engineering Australia’s prestigious Sir John Holland Award for Civil Engineer of the Year, in recognition of his long standing and continuing contribution to the profession and community, particularly in the field of coastal engineering.

From 2009 to 2020 Ron led the Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlements and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI) with a focus on coastal settlements, built environment, infrastructure, urban planning and management.

In recent years Ron has provided advice on coastal policy reform to Commonwealth and State governments. Since 2013 he has been particularly involved in the Coastal Policy reforms within NSW and throughout 2015 and 2016 was actively involved in the drafting of the new NSW Coastal Management Act (2016) and its supporting Manual. Ron was a founding member of the independent NSW Coastal Council in 2018 and served for 2 years until 2020.

Who should attend?

Scientists, Engineers, and students across Maritime, Structural, Water, Civil, Wind and Environmental.
Format:
3.30pm – Technical presentation commences
4.15pm – Q&A and networking
Drinks and nibbles provided.
Streaming:
The presentation will be streamed and recorded. Please refer to ticket types to select in person or live stream options.
Event Sponsors:
WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec) and Flinders Ports Holdings

Further Background:
The IPCC (International Panel on Climate Change) has in recent years been active in completing new research and publishing major reports covering science, mitigation and adaptation, including: Global warming of 1.5 C (SR15, 2018), Oceans and Cryosphere (SROCC, 2019) and 6th Assessment Report (AR6, 2021).
PIANC has also been active with international working groups completing various climate related reports such as: Environmental Risk Management (WG179, 2019), Carbon Management (WG188, 2019), Resilience (TG193, 2020), Climate Change Adaptation (WG178, 2020), Ecosystem Services (WG195, 2021).
This year PIANC’s own PTGCC (Permanent Task Group on Climate Change) will be releasing an updated report on the earlier Climate Change and Navigation report (TG3, 2008). Ron Cox is a member of PTGCC and can bring audience members up to date.

PIANC WA Fremantle Event: Net Zero Emissions Transition 20 July 2022
2022-07-20 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth)
The PIANC WA Chapter invites you to attend a FREE technical presentation and networking event in Fremantle!
About this event: Net Zero Emissions Transition. Wednesday 20 July 2022

Come and explore with us some of the challenges and opportunities facing WA ports and the transport sector in our transition to net zero emissions.
Enjoy three snappy presentations and a Q&A panel discussion with:

Steve Beyer, Director, Portfolio Strategic Projects Office, Department of Transport

The new big picture: WA climate policy, action, mitigation & adaptation

Michael Parker, CEO, Fremantle Ports

Embracing the energy transition across port assets, operations and the supply chain

Neil Canby, Managing Director, Sunrise Energy Group

Green hydrogen: Initial Deployment Project (Perth Metropolitan Area)
Stay with us afterwards for a drink and canapes. This event is entirely FREE but registrations are essential via Eventbrite.

Brisbane Young Professionals Leadership Breakfast 8 July 2022
2022-07-08 07:00 - 08:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
PIANC (World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) has organised an exciting series of leadership breakfasts across Australia.
Brisbane YP Leadership Breakfast.
When: Friday 8 July at 7am
Where: Friday’s Riverside, 123 Eagle Street Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Hear from industry professionals about their career journey and meet other like-minded YPs. This event is open to anyone under 40 years of age working in or interested in the ports and marine industry including students, and those working in related industries such as coastal, environmental, logistics etc.
We will hear from two industry professionals about their career journeys and meet other likeminded YPs over breakfast.
This event is FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL
Lana Van Wyk – Principal Advisory, Hatch
Lana has over 25 years of experience in development of strategy, business analysis, financial modelling, and strategic planning. At present Lana is a principal at Hatch with experience across many industries including ports and maritime.
Lana represents Hatch on the Green Hydrogen Consortium and in the Heavy Industry Low-emissions Transition CRC. Lana will be discussing her career journey and what she hopes to achieve in the future.
Tom Bishton – Senior Associate, Beca
Tom is a Chartered Engineer with over 15 years experience in the planning, design, and remediation of marine infrastructure. Tom has international experience including working in the UK. He currently sits on committees for the Institution of Civil Engineers and the PIANC Queensland Chapter.
Tom will be speaking about how he started out in the ports and marine industry, some of his project and career highlights and what he has learned from his experiences.
This PIANC A&NZ event is kindly sponsored by PIANC Corporate Members Beca and Hatch

Register here!

PIANC NSW Young Professionals Networking Event in Sydney 7 July 2022
2022-07-07 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney)
The NSW Chapter of PIANC A&NZ cordially invites you to join our upcoming Young Professionals (YP) networking event in Sydney on Thursday evening, 7 July.
Helm Bar & Bistro, Aquarium Wharf, 7 Wheat Rd, Sydney 2000
Shane Freeman, YP representative in the NSW Chapter, will provide an update on upcoming technical events and discuss how to access all of the benefits of PIANC in the region, nationally and internationally.
This event 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! RSVPS are essential.
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 4 July for catering purposes.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7KYBFPY

PIANC Victoria YP - URBNSURF Technical Tour, Melbourne 5 July 2022
2022-07-05 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Let’s get together for a PIANC group tour of URBNSURF, Melbourne, at Melbourne Airport.

About this event

Register now for the PIANC Technical tour at URBNSURF Melbourne, Australia’s first artificial surf park on Tuesday 5 July 2022 at 10:30am.
Tour will include a look at the facility, a chat about the intersection of wave pool technology and business model, and a tour of the machine, followed by time for a coffee and networking of course.
Organised by the PIANC Victoria Chapter YP the event is open to any PIANC member and anyone else interested in Ports and Marine including students and those working in related industries such as coastal, environmental, logistics etc.
So register now and spread the word – this event is FREE but registrations are limited and ESSENTIAL!

Register here.

PIANC Newcastle Young Professionals Leadership Breakfast 22 June 2022
2022-06-22 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Sydney)
PIANC Young Professionals Leadership Breakfast Series – Newcastle
PIANC invites young professionals in the ports and maritime industry to join us for a FREE leadership breakfast on Wed 22 June at Cirque Cafe, 8 Bolton St, Newcastle, at 7am.
Attendance, food and coffee is free but registration is ESSENTIAL
Anyone 40 years of age or under who is interested in Ports and Marine is welcome to join us including students and those working in related industries such as coastal, environmental, logistics etc.
We will hear from two industry professionals about their career journeys and meet other likeminded YPs over breakfast.
Jackie Spiteri – Founder and Managing Director, Sustainable ESG
Jackie was the Senior Manager of ESG for the Port of Newcastle for over eleven years, until recently becoming the founder and Managing Director of boutique ESG advisory company Sustainable ESG.
Jackie sits on the Board for PIANC ANZ and is a former Chair of the Ports Australia Environment Planning and Sustainability Working Group. Jackie will be discussing her career journey, following her passion for ESG and starting her own business.
Nick Lewis – Director and Senior Scientist, Royal Haskoning DHV
Nick has a background in Coastal, Estuarine and River Environmental Science and Engineering and has international experience, having previously worked throughout the UK, Bermuda, Greece, Australia and New Zealand.
Nick will be speaking about what he has learned over the years including working around the world in a variety of roles from scientific diver and geomorphologist to director.
This event is sponsored by PIANC Corporate sponsors Royal Haskoning DHV – global maritime consultants specialising in the planning and design of marine facilities, ports, terminals and shipyards
Please register here.

This Breakfast is part of an exciting national series of YP leadership breakfasts – Brisbane will follow in early July and Melbourne on 20 July.

PIANC A&NZ 2022 AGM 10 June 2022
2022-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
The 2022 AGM will be conducted virtually (solely online). All members are cordially invited to attend and further details (including meeting papers and directions on how to join and participate in the virtual meeting) will be distributed to members prior to the AGM.
If you are interested in attending the AGM online, it would be appreciated if you could reply to Chris.Carboon@jacobs.com expressing your interest. This will help us to gauge likely numbers and prepare accordingly.

Darwin Ports & Maritime Networking 1 June 2022
2022-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Darwin)
PIANC ANZ Northern Chapter cordially invites you to join this networking sundowner event in Darwin.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with maritime colleagues in the Top End and learn more about PIANC, the World Association of Waterborne Transport Infrastructure!

Date and time

Wed 1 June 2022
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ACST
Event is free but registrations are ESSENTIAL! Register here.
Event enquiries: Harry.gibbs@rhdhv.com or Ruth.Patterson@cdu.edu.au

International Day for Women in Maritime, Fremantle Event - Panel Discussion & Cruise! 18 May 2022
2022-05-18 13:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Perth)
Celebrate the inaugural International Day for Women in Maritime with PIANC, WISTA and the Department of Transport – Maritime.
On Wed 18th May 1.30-3.30pm
at Level 4, 5 Newman Court, Fremantle.
Our inspiring panel will be sharing their stories, experiences, and words of motivation from their careers as women in maritime:

Nicole Lockwood is Chairperson of Infrastructure WA
Kathryn Davies is Team Leader of Navigational Safety at the Department of Transport – Maritime
Carol Shannon is CEO of the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation

This PIANC & WISTA event is kindly hosted by the Department of Transport – Maritime. A light lunch will be provided.
The panel event will be followed by a relaxing networking event with a cruise on the Swan River, from 4-6pm starting and finishing at B-Shed Fremantle. All genders welcome.
Welcome drink and nibbles included in cruise price, a cash bar will be available for additional drinks purchases.
We are grateful for the generous support of our cruise host Sealink, and sponsors Sealink, Hall & Wilcox, City of Cockburn, Australian Institute of Marine Surveyors, and KBR!
ALL are welcome but RSVP is essential
PIANC Members access registration code for FREE (for panel) or DISCOUNTED (for Cruise) registration is PIANC
Register here for Panel Event: https://wistaaustralia.wildapricot.org/event-4767557
Register here for Cruise Event: https://wistaaustralia.wildapricot.org/event-4816834
Big Thanks to organisers Nancy Haddadeen, Kerryn Woonings, Kendall Messer & Claire Treeby

PIANC WA: Coasts and Ports Networking 13 April 2022
2022-04-13 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth)
Networking for professionals in the WA ports and marine industry

Networking opportunity for those working in the WA Ports and Marine industry inspired by the close of the 2021/2022 Coasts and Ports Conference. All professionals in the industry are welcome to join us for drinks and canapes at the Old Courthouse Fremantle
The event is organised by the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC) and drinks are provided by our generous sponsor McConnell Dowell.
Conference attendees and non-attendees are welcome to this event, however we do encourage you to register for the full conference if you are able. More information can be found at http://www.coastsandports2021.co.nz/
About our sponsor:
The McConnell Dowell name is synonymous with marine design and construction with over 330 marine projects successfully completed. For over 60 years we have delivered winning solutions for wharves, jetties, ocean outfalls, breakwaters, causeways and submarine pipelines.
This event is FREE but registrations are essential. Register here.

Coasts and Ports 2021/2022, held online 11 -13 April 2022
2022-04-11 - 2022-04-13
Kei te rangatira, tēnā koutou.
A Message from Coasts & Ports 2021 Co-Chairs
Coasts & Ports 2021 11th to 13th April 2022
As a result of the ongoing challenges in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to make the upcoming Australasian Coasts & Ports 2021 Conference a fully virtual event.

The health and wellbeing of all conference participants has always been our utmost priority and given the current situation and advice from health authorities and New Zealand’s shift into ‘red’ alert, it is not possible to deliver a large-scale in-person event this year.
While it is disappointing to not be able to gather in person at Te Pae, Christchurch as originally planned, we are working extremely hard to deliver a unique conference experience for all participants. The conference will be hosted on a premium interactive platform that provides a live online and on-demand experience with rich interactive content.

The conference will take place online 11-13 April 2022, however the conference program may look slightly different to what was originally intended. The virtual program will provide:

Access to over 150 presentations for the duration of the conference including:

Additional international keynote speakers
Expert Panel sessions with knowledgeable and engaging panellists
A special session on the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption and tsunami

The opportunity to participate in live Q&As with presenters
Networking opportunities with other delegates, speakers and industry
Virtual activities within the conference platform
Access to conference content for on demand viewing (up to 3 months post conference)

We look forward to welcoming you online.
Ngā manaakitanga.
Deirdre Hart and Tom Shand
Conference Co-chairs

Developments in Offshore Wind - PIANC WA Technical Event 22 March 2022
2022-03-22 16:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth)
Developments in Offshore Wind: Perspectives from the construction and research fields.
PIANC WA hosts Technical talk with networking drinks for all or online – for members only.
Join us on Tuesday 22 March for a technical session discussing developments in offshore wind – online (for PIANC members only) and in person (members and non members welcome) in Perth.
Following the talk we will provide drinks for continued networking within the private function area at The Shoe.
Thanks to our sponsor Boskalis this event is FREE for all to attend in person(members and non-members).
Register HERE
PIANC members can also access the session online from 4.15pm – RSVP to be provided an online access link.
About Our Speakers:
Mike Spiers – Boskalis
Mike has been with Boskalis – including SMIT – for approximately 15 years and is currently the Area Manager for the Boskalis Offshore Heavy Lifting business unit. Prior to this he was managing the Boskalis Subsea Services business in the Asia Pacific region offering air & saturation diving services to the Oil & Gas industry. Mike is a registered Professional Engineer who started his career on a missile carrier in the South African Navy and later became a commercial diver.
Jana Orszaghova – University of Western Australia
Jana works as a Research Fellow at UWA focusing on marine renewable energy. She is passionate about the development of sustainable ocean technologies, and is applying her mathematical and numerical skills to solve challenging and practically important problems in the field of hydrodynamics. She is a Deputy Program Leader of the Offshore Renewable Energy Systems in the Blue Economy CRC. Jana has a PhD in coastal and ocean engineering from the University of Oxford, UK.
About Our Topic:
Jana will discuss current research into developments and challenges in floating offshore wind farms. Maintaining stability against capsizing, when subjected to wind, wave and current forces, is a key design requirement for the floaters. In this talk she will discuss hydrodynamic fundamentals of these floating structures, provide an overview of the developments so far and illustrate how our research is contributing towards progress of the industry.
Mike Spiers will expand the discussion to offshore wind developments across floating, fixed, offshore substation and subsea-cable installations. Examples from the Boskalis Offshore Energy Divisions wide range of transport and installation contracts will show us the depth and breadth of the latest work being completed around the world.
Thanks to PIANC Corporate Member and Event sponsor

Port of Mackay Infrastructure Development - Hybrid Event - Brisbane, Mackay & Webinar 14 March 2022
2022-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Port of Mackay Infrastructure Developments: Wharf 1 , Tug Berth, and Wharf 5.
A joint EA and PIANC ANZ Northern Chapter FREE Event.
The Port of Mackay operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and extends over 800 hectares of land and water under the direct control of North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP). The Mackay region is the largest sugar producing area in Australia, and the port hosts one of the world’s largest bulk sugar terminals. The region also supports the nearby Bowen Basin and Galilee Basin coalfields.
NQBP has recently completed the construction of the northern extension to Wharf 1, are preparing for a new tug berth facility, and are currently replacing the deck of the Western Approach to Wharf 5.
Speakers:
Tim Lewis, General Manager Infrastructure and Land Operations, NQBP
Anoop Pillai, Senior Project Engineer, NQBP
Jasvinder Pantlia, Associate, Arup
Harvinder Singh, Principal Engineer, Jacobs
Register here.
Venue
This is a hybrid event holding in two locations – i.e., Mackay and Brisbane – simultaneously as listed below. In this regard, tickets are introduced based on the location of the event. Please make sure you are selecting the right ticket when registering for the event.

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP), Level 1 Waterfront Place, Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour QLD4740 – Drinks and nibbles would be available after the drink
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP), Level 4/175 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD4001
Webinar – the event is also available through webinar system for those interested to tune in online.

WA YP Leadership Breakfast with Sue Murphy 4 March 2022
2022-03-04 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Are you a young professional looking to enhance your leadership and management skills? Do you want to widen your professional network in offshore, ports, marine and technology industries?
Join us at the upcoming PIANC YP and SUT YES! (Society for Underwater Technology – Young Engineers and Scientists!) Leadership Breakfast event, featuring Sue Murphy, Director of Monadelphous, MMA Offshore and former CEO of the Water Corporation.
Date: Friday 4 March : 7am – 9am. The Shoe Bar & Cafe, Yagan Square
Price reduced for PIANC/SUT members.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Individuals: $15 for SUT/PIANC Members – $25 for Non-members
Registrations are online via Eventbrite. Payment during the registration process (via credit card or invoice) is required in order to secure your place.
Should you have any questions please contact the SUT on + 61 (0) 8 9481 0999 or email perth@sut.org
Contact: SUT (08) 9481 0999 or perthadmin@sut.org
Flyer is downloadable here.
With thanks to Event sponsors – Intecsea, Santos, Vertech Group and PIANC Corporate Members Wavelength.

PIANC NSW Networking 15 Dec 2021
2021-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney)
The NSW Chapter of PIANC ANZ cordially invites you to join our upcoming Young Professionals (YP) sundowner networking event in Sydney’s Lord Nelson Brewery on Wednesday, 15 December.
This event 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!
This event is free but registrations are ESSENTIAL!
Please RSVP with your interest. To RSVP using the link provided below before 10 December for catering purposes.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHM3JK9

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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