Working Groups
WORKING GROUPS
At the core of PIANC’s mission is the publication of high-quality Technical Reports realised by international Working Groups. PIANC Working Groups are composed of participants from multiple member countries who have expertise in the issue being investigated. The groups gather, analyse, and consolidate international, state-of-the-art, best practice material to provide evidence-based guidance.
Once a particular Working Group topic has been approved at PIANC HQ, and Terms of Reference established, national sections are invited to nominate an expert member from their region. The PIANC AU-NZ Board then invites interested members to apply to the Board, and reviews applications before nominating one member to the Working Group. An additional expert per country/organisation, being a Young Professional, can also participate in the Working Group activities.
Costs and Travel Assistance
Costs of participation are met by the individual members or their employers. However there is some travel assistance. Please see PIANC AU-NZ TAP – Travel Assistance Policy for our members involved in Working Groups.
AU-NZ Contributors
Many of our members are currently active on a number of PIANC Working Groups and they produce significant outcomes that benefit maritime matters in our region. See our video here and find out why you should get involved! PIANC AU-NZ members involved in PIANC Working Groups are listed in our Annual Reports:
Annual Report 2020 pp12-13
Annual Report 2021 pp24-27
Annual Report 2022 pp32-34
Annual Report 2023 pp26-27
Process for Applications
Your application should include a detailed CV/Resume with a short covering letter outlining:
1. Your experience in the particular technical field; see expertise list above.
2. Why the WG is relevant for the Australian / NZ content and the direct benefits of participation;
3. A commitment that you will prepare (for distribution to all members) a short report providing an overview & outcomes of the WG etc;
4. Whether or not you are seeking to access Travel Assistance Policy (TAP) funding; and
5. Whether you qualify as a Young Professional.
Eligibility:
Please note that Working Group Members need to be Individual Members of PIANC, working for a Corporate Member or Platinum Partner, be an invited expert or a be a member of a Sister Organisation.
Process:
The relevant PIANC AU-NZ Technical Commission Lead will review all nominations received and make a final recommendation to the PIANC AU-NZ Chair. See here for fuller process.
Responsibilities:
Please be aware that membership of a Working Group does require your active participation. This includes attending Working Group meetings – typically four a year, most held virtually, but typically at least one held in-person at an international location – (generally Europe). You may apply as ‘Corresponding Member’ if you do not want to undertake the normal travel requirements of full membership. If you are expert in the field, however, and would like to influence the outcome of the Working Group we encourage you to participate as fully as you are able.
Costs:
All costs associated with membership must be borne by either yourself or your employer, however PIANC Australia & New Zealand has a Travel Assistance Policy to partially assist with travel & attendance at Working Group meetings, in order to promote Australian and New Zealand technical input into these important WG activities.
Under the PIANC AU-NZ Travel Assistance Policy (TAP), up to $3,000 funds may be payable post travel per annum upon the successful completion of a WG Summary Report or seminar/Conference presentation, and production of relevant travel receipts.
Terms of Reference:
Please see below for Terms of Reference (ToR) for recent PIANC Working Groups, many with Australia & New Zealand involvement. For all ToRs for current ongoing PIANC working groups, please refer to the links to PIANC International website in the sidebar.