PIANC UK, the British section of PIANC

PIANC UK

Navigation, Ports and Waterways

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Annual BS6349 workshop – 6th October 2025

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The annual BS6349 “Continuous Improvement by Design” workshop is taking place on the 6th October at the ICE London – One Great George Street.

Location: ICE London – One Great George Street
Date / Time: 6th October 2025 – 10:00 to 16:15
Cost: £120+VAT

For further information and to register attendance please visit the ICE website: https://www.ice.org.uk/events/upcoming-events/pianc-bs-6349-maritime-works-oct-2025

Professionals from the maritime industry will be gathering to discuss the status of BS6349, there will be refreshments and networking during the event and it is a great CPD opportunity for attendees.

Call for members of Capacity Augmentation and Structural Expansion of Existing IW Facilities (WG 266) – deadline 31st August

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New MarCom Working Group 266 on Capacity Augmentation and Structural Expansion of Existing IW Facilities

This group aims to provide guidelines and provide a framework to help increase the capacity of existing IW facilities.

The main goal of WG is to systematically compile and critically evaluate a diverse range of international case studies and technological advancements in navigation infrastructure enhancement, which may help to increase Capacity of Existing IW Facilities. This initiative seeks to:

  • Establish a robust framework for assessing and enhancing the throughput capabilities of critical inland navigation hubs.
  • Identify and integrate best practices and innovative technologies to elevate the operational efficiency and capacity of existing navigation structures.
  • Develop comprehensive guidelines for the expansion and modernization of navigation facilities, underpinned by proven engineering solutions and adaptive project management strategies.

Please see the Terms of Reference on the PIANC website (https://www.pianc.org/ongoing-working-groups) for further details.  

If you would like to join the group please send a short CV to pianc@ice.org.uk before 2 June 2025.  YP members are also very welcome

PIANC UK YP Seminar – 8th September 2025

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Join us for the annual PIANC UK YP seminar event where YPs will be presenting their involvement in recent projects.

Location: ICE London – One Great George Street
Date / Time: 8th September 2025 – 18:00
Cost: Free
Register attendance: https://www.ice.org.uk/events/upcoming-events/pianc-uk-young-professional-seminar

This year’s PIANC UK YP seminar event will be taking place in the usual location at the ICE London and features a great line-up of speakers:

Jeremy Littlejohn – Hengistbury Head Long Groyne Replacement
Matt House – Cockett Wick Sea Wall: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Coastal Defence
Sam Robinson – Physical modelling and navigation simulation of the towage of a floating offshore wind (FLOW) turbine in shallow water
Alexander Marr – Future Port Talbot – driving the decarbonisation revolution
Rafael Tavares – PIANC institution

Following the presentations, there will be an opportunity for refreshments and networking with fellow professionals and industry peers.

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