PIANC News

Seven remarkable new contributors are welcomed to the Board of PIANC AU-NZ as we farewell six legendary stalwarts.

PIANC AU-NZ Annual Report 2023 has been released. Find out more about our people, our activities and achievements in 2023!

We asked Andrew Brown, award-winning YP about his experiences at his very first PIANC World Congress, held in Cape Town April 2023

It’s that time of the year again! Are you a PIANC Young Professional under the age of 40, doing some great original technical work? Apply for the PIANC De Paepe-Willems Award 2025 before 31 August 2024!

PIANC’s Environmental Commission has established a new Working Group: WG256: Understanding Blue Carbon: A Practical Guide . Apply to PIANC AU-NZ Board by 17 July!

ANC AU-NZ member Gildas Colleter is the Climate Change Champion for PIANC’s Maritime Commission (MarCom) which is responsible for dealing with maritime ports and navigation channels issues. Watch 2 minute video!

PIANC’s Maritime Commission has established three new Working Groups: WG259: CLIMATE RESILIENCE GUIDE FOR PORTS WG260: CIRCULAR MONITORING FOR PORTS and WG261: AN UPDATE TO DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR DRY BULK MARINE TERMINALS. Apply to PIANC AU-NZ Board by 6 July!

Renewed call out for two Recreational Commission Working Groups: WG202 – Influence of Recreational Navigation Infrastructures (RNI) on Waterfront Projects, and WG245 – Carbon Management for Marinas and Boat Harbours. Apply to the AU-NZ Board now.

Workshop provided valuable insights into global hydrogen markets, government policies, and large-scale hydrogen projects. 

Webinar video & presentations now available from an evening of knowledge-sharing on wharf construction projects from across Aotearoa NZ April 2024.

PIANC AU-NZ are delighted to welcome Shirley Dawe to the role of Chair of our thriving WA regional chapter. 

PIANC AU-NZ is delighted to welcome Adam van der Beeke as our new Technical Lead for our National Section representations and advice to PIANC’s Environmental Commission (EnviCom). 

We are looking for a Young Professional (YP) Representative to fill a role within the Victorian Regional Chapter

Interested in being part of new Recreational Commission Working Group 254 – Design Guidelines for SuperYacht Facilities? Apply to the AU-NZ Board now.

We invite you to submit Extended Abstracts, sharing your research, insights and practical experiences related to the conference themes.

PIANC’s 2023 Update of Climate Change Drivers and Impacts for Waterborne Transport, Ports and Waterways has been released and is FREE.

2023 Conference Chair Dr Andrew Pomeroy has posted a temporary link to the full proceedings of the August 2023 Conference as a single PDF.

The 10th COPEDEC was a resounding success as a face to face conference, having been delayed by Covid since 2020. Ron Cox reports.

Has your organisation recently implemented a nature-based solution to a port or navigation project? Apply for a PIANC Certificate of Recognition and be in to win the Award!

Warm congratulations to Scott Collins and Toby Devlin who are the 2023 recipients of the PIANC AU-NZ Young Authors Award.

There were 460 enthusiastic delegates and 160 expert presentations at the biggest ever Australasian Coasts&Ports Conference.

Shore power is a significant component to decarbonise port operations.PIANC’s 1.5-day event brought together 75 participants from across the port and energy industry to raise awareness of international developments and discuss the challenges and solutions related to the complex topic of onshore power supply.

New RecCom and InCom Working Groups are starting – Apply to A&NZ Board by 11 August! YPs welcome to apply.

PIANC International is kicking off four new MarCom Working Groups! Apply now! YPs welcome to apply.

It’s that time of the year again! Are you a PIANC Young Professional under the age of 40, doing some great original technical work? Sign up for the PIANC De Paepe-Willems Award 2024!

Congratulations to PIANC A&NZ members Wim van der Molen and Fabien Cogordan for their work on the report, MarCom WG 212: ‘Updated Criteria for Acceptable Movement of Ships at Berths’ (2023).

PIANC A&NZ welcomes the new team leading PIANC New Zealand, Chair Matthew McKee, Deputy Chair Jono Stewart, and YP representative Andrew Brown.

Coasts&Ports 2023 PIANC A&NZ’s Pre-Conference Workshop Decarbonisation of Ports – The Feasibility of Shore Power Date: 14 (half day) – 15 August 2023Venue: Maroochy RSL

Our new PIANC A&NZ EO Paul Weston is delighted to take up the opportunity that, he says, ‘will allow me to contribute to an organisation that I respect and an industry that I am passionate about.’

Working with Nature Awards will be presented during 35th World Congress in South Africa, submit your project as soon as possible!