PIANC USA is the United States national section of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC). We are committed to fostering progress in all fields related to waterborne transportation. Since 1902, PIANC USA members have worked with experts from around the world to improve and support maritime and inland waterway and port development and management. PIANC USA contributes groundbreaking innovations to the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of ports and waterways.
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PIANC currently has open vacancies for Working Group 252 in the area of maritime navigation, Working Group 255 in Inland Navigation, and Working Group 256 in the Environmental Commission. The
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PIANC USA has opened the member nomination process for current Young Professional Representative positions. We are currently seeking a Young Professional Representative to Serve on the PIANC Inland Navigation Commission
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Celebrating the World's Navigable RiversMemphis, Tennessee, USA | 8-12 September 2025www.smartrivers2025.com Smart Rivers 2025 is a premier international technical conference that attracts the top professionals in all aspects of inland
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We are pleased to release our latest issue of the PIANC USA newsletter! This year's March newsletter highlights many of PIANC USA's recent industry-building events & updates. In this issue
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PIANC MarCom WG 211 - 'Fender Guidelines 2024' WG 211 provides guidance on designing, manufacturing and testing of fender systems to ensure these fender systems are sufficiently safe for both
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On December 6, serving in his role as the Vice President of the Americas, Mr. Calvin Creech had the privilege of presenting at the International Seminar of Brazilian Pilots in
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The 35th PIANC World Congress will be held on the African continent in Cape Town, South Africa from 29 April to 3 May 2024! The theme of the Conference is:
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