PIANC Australia & New Zealand

Bringing together experts on technical, economic, environmental and planning issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructure.

Established in 1885, PIANC is the leading global knowledge partner for governments and the private sector in the design, development and maintenance of ports, waterways and coastal areas. As a non-political and non-profit organisation, PIANC brings together the best international experts on technical, economic and environmental issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructures.

At the core of PIANC’s mission is the publication of high-quality Technical Reports produced by international Working Groups composed of expert participants from multiple member countries. Through our many conferences and events we bring people together in the ports and maritime communities for knowledge sharing, learning and networking.

PIANC Australia and New Zealand is one of the largest of the 28 recognised National Sections within PIANC International.

7 reasons to join

Get connected to expert guidance and technical advice Gain open access to advanced technological information Address climate change issues Team up with industry decision makers Be active in Working Groups, Commissions and National Sections Come aboard the Young Professional Community Become part of our international network

Latest AU-NZ News

First YP Leadership Breakfast Event in NZ

New Zealand YP Section Holds First Leadership Breakfast Event in Christchurch The New Zealand PIANC Young Professionals (YP) Section recently held their first ‘Leadership Breakfast’ event in Christchurch (23rd July 2025). The event brought together 25 young professionals eager to hear from leaders in the port and maritime sector about their career journey, with

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Congratulations Scott Keane – new PIANC Vice-President

Huge congratulations to PIANC AU-NZ’s Scott Keane for his recent appointment as a Vice-President to PIANC HQ’s Executive Committee (ExCom). ExCom is composed of the President, Secretary-General, four Vice-Presidents and the Chairpersons of each Commission, who meet three times a year. The Committee ensures the executive management of the Association

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Welcome new PIANC VIC Regional Chapter Chair – Mark Bennet

Congratulations and welcome to Mark Bennet who has taken on the role of PIANC Victoria Regional Chapter Chair, as inaugural Chair Laurence Benn steps down after six years of sterling leadership. Thank you, Laurence, who is still keeping busy as PIANC AU-NZ Treasurer! Mark, who is a senior maritime engineer

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The Young Professionals of PIANC UK invite you to the PIANC UK Young Professionals Seminar!

📆 8 September 2025
⏰ 18:00-20:00 BST
📍 London, UK/online

Registration is free and can be done here: https://loom.ly/Q5oak0M.

#piancuk #youngprofessionals #seminar #networking

The July issue of PIANC e-newsletter 'Sailing Ahead' is here! Find out what has been going on and what's coming up in the PIANC community!

Download your free copy at https://loom.ly/A7RooRA.

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