“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Presenting PIANC - InCom PIANC’s Inland Navigation Commission Presentation by ANDREAS HUESIG at the occasion of WORKSHOP DIMAR / PIANC

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 What PIANC Stands For PIANC is the forum where professionals from around the world join forces to provide expert advice on cost-effective, reliable and sustainable infrastructure to facilitate the growth of waterborne transport. Established in 1885, PIANC is the longest-standing organisation in its field, and continues to be the leading partner for governments and private sector in the design, development and maintenance of ports, waterways and coastal areas. The global organisation providing guidance for sustainable waterborne transport infrastructure for ports and waterways

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Our Mission To provide expert guidance and technical advice Bringing together the best international experts, both public and private, on technical, economic and environmental issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructure High-quality Technical Reports International Commissions and Working Groups To keep the international waterborne transport community connected Four-yearly PIANC World Congresses Four-yearly PIANC-COPEDEC International Conferences on Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries Two-yearly Smart Rivers Conferences bringing experts together on inland waterway infrastructure. To support Young Professionals and Countries in Transition To remain the leading international source of waterborne transport-related information in the of waterborne transport-related information in the 21 st century To remain the leading international source of waterborne transport-related information in the of waterborne transport-related information in the 21 st century

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Our Commissions and Working Groups reflect the unique variety of topics and issues covered by PIANC Our Commissions and Working Groups reflect the unique variety of topics and issues covered by PIANC 4 commissions for technical and scientific activities, focusing on: inland navigation (InCom), maritime navigation (MarCom), recreational navigation (RecCom) and environmental matters (EnviCom). 1 commission for international co-operation and relations with Countries in Transition (CoCom). Commissions execute PIANC’s Strategic Plan, co-ordinate the work of our technical Working Groups and Permanent Task Groups, and provide reference information for conferences and publications. Participation open to delegates from each member country. How we work

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC InCom Inland Navigation Commission InCom as specified in Art. 52, PIANC Rules & Regulations “InCom is in charge of the activities of PIANC in the field of inland waterways in co- operation with MarCom, ReCom and EnviCom. InCom will network with other international organisations/commissions to reach PIANC’s strategic goals.”InCom +20 Members from 15 different Countries Worldwide Chairman: Mr. Yves Morin, France Vice-Chairman: Mr. Philippe Rigo, Belgium Secretary: Mrs. Jasna Muskatirovic, Serbia

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC InCom Activities InCom Working Groups  Each Technical Commission is entitled to propose the setting up of Working Groups to undertake studies of specific subjects related to the implementation of the strategy of the Association.  The setting up and the Terms of Reference of Working Groups shall be recommended by the relevant Commission for approval by the ExCom.  InCom: To set up and promote Working groups in the Field on Inland Navigation topics

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC InCom Activities Active Working Groups  WG 156: E-Navigation for Inland Waterways  WG 155: Ship Behaviour in Locks and Lock Approaches  WG 154: Mitre Gate Design and Operation  WG 151: Impacts of Seismic Loads and Ship Impacts on Lock Gates  WG 142: Inland Navigation Safety  WG 141: Design Guidelines for Inland Waterways  WG 140: Semi-Probabilistic Design Concept for Inland Hydraulic Structures  WG 139: Values of Inland Waterways  WG 138: Mechanical + Electrical Engineering – Lessons Learnt from Navigation Structures

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC InCom Activities Active Working Groups (cont’d)  WG 137: Navigation Structures – Resilience to Overloading  WG 129: Waterway Infrastructure Asset Maintenance Management  WG 128: Alternative Bank Protection Methods  WG 127: Fish Passage  WG 30: Inventory of Inspection and Repair Techniques of Navigation Structures (Steel, Concrete, Masonry and Timber) both Underwater and In-the-dry  WG 125: RIS – River Information Services (Permanent Working group)

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Result: Technical Reports (free for members) The Implementation Status of River Information Services status 2010; InCom report 125 part I – 2012 (Only available as PDF); € 61The Implementation Status of River Information Services status 2010; InCom report 125 part I – 2012 (Only available as PDF); € 61The Implementation Status of River Information Services status 2010The Implementation Status of River Information Services status 2010 RIS Related Definitions InCom report 125 part II – 2012 (Only available as PDF); € 64RIS Related Definitions InCom report 125 part II – 2012 (Only available as PDF); € 64RIS Related DefinitionsRIS Related Definitions Guidelines and Recommendations for River Information Services InCom report 125 part III – 2012 (Only available as PDF); € 43Guidelines and Recommendations for River Information Services InCom report 125 part III – 2012 (Only available as PDF); € 43Guidelines and Recommendations for River Information ServicesGuidelines and Recommendations for River Information Services Governance Organisation and Management of River Ports InCom report 110 – 2010; € 51Governance Organisation and Management of River Ports InCom report 110 – 2010; € 51Governance Organisation and Management of River PortsGovernance Organisation and Management of River Ports Innovations in Navigation Lock Design InCom report 106 – 2009; € 155Innovations in Navigation Lock Design InCom report 106 – 2009; € 155Innovations in Navigation Lock DesignInnovations in Navigation Lock Design Developments in the automation and remote operation of locks and bridges InCom report 96 – 2008; € 55Developments in the automation and remote operation of locks and bridges InCom report 96 – 2008; € 55Developments in the automation and remote operation of locks and bridgesDevelopments in the automation and remote operation of locks and bridges Considerations to reduce environmental impacts of vessels; Incom Report 99 – 2008; € 80Considerations to reduce environmental impacts of vessels; Incom Report 99 – 2008; € 80 !Considerations to reduce environmental impacts of vesselsConsiderations to reduce environmental impacts of vessels

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC InCom Activities PIANC SMART Rivers Conference 2013

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC InCom Activities PIANC SMART Rivers Conference 2013 organised by the PIANC National Sections of Belgium and the Netherlands 23rd - 27th September 2013 in Maastricht (Netherlands) and Liège (Belgium) Conference covers eight topics: 1. Information Services and Technology and for Inland Waterway Transport 2. International and Trans-boundary Collaboration in IWT and River Management 3. Integration of IWT in the intermodal supply chain 4. IWT and the environment (including climate change) 5. Inland Ports and Waterways 6. Hydraulic Structures 7. Multi purpose use of river systems (transport, energy, recreation) 8. Operational management and maintenance of waterways

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC’s Qualifying Members

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC’s Qualifying Members with a National Section

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC’s target countries

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Our Membership 7 Platinum Partners

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Management Annual General Assembly: Annual General Assembly: 1 meeting per year (May) 2012 : Valencia (Spain) 2013 : Marseille (France) 2014 : San Francisco (USA) * Delegations of all Qualifying Members represented * Highest decision power. Council: Council: 2 meetings per year (February - October) * First Delegates and ExCom members. ExCom: 3 meetings per year (February, May, October) ExCom: 3 meetings per year (February, May, October) * President, Secretary-General, 4 Vice-Presidents, Commission Chairpersons How we work

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 How we work Special focus on Young Professionals Specific commission (YP-Com) created in 2006 to better serve their needs and develop their involvement in PIANC’s activities. Our objective: create an international network of Young Professionals, to share knowledge and facilitate contacts with the world’s leading specialists across all working fields. PIANC De Paepe-Willems Award : special prize established as a recognition of outstanding technical research on waterborne transport infrastructure by young engineers.

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Our E-Magazine ‘On Course’ 3 issues per year (January, July, October) Full-colour publication Articles dealing with case studies, recent technical developments, news from the waterborne transport community... Available FOR FREE for all PIANC members on the Members Only pages!

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Our Yearbook 1 issue per year (April) Full-colour publication (Hard Copy + Website) Technical articles dedicated to the host country of the AGA An overview of the activities of the National Sections & Qualifying Members The main points of interest of the commission on which they focused in the previous year, highlights of WG-reports, technical visits, etc. An overview of the activities of our Platinum Partners Article De Paepe-Willems Award winner...

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Our E-Newsletter ‘Sailing Ahead’ Currently 6 issues per year Contents Reports on activities at the international and national levels News from the National Sections News from the CommissionsObjectives To provide members and non-members with an overview of latest PIANC activities To become the means of communication between management and membership

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 PIANC co-operates regularly with many other national and international organisations, including the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and international dredging organisations (IADC, CEDA, WODA). Sister Associations PIANC has also signed Memorandums of Understanding with four Sister Associations: Sister Associations

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, reasons to join PIANC Join a worldwide network of fellow experts and professionals 1 Benefit from more than a century of expertise 2 Gain access to advanced technical information 3 Share your knowledge and experience through Working Groups, Commissions and National Sections 4 Make your voice heard within the community and on the international scene 5 Use a unique springboard for Young Professionals 6 Team up with public decision-makers 7

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 Your Contacts 1. PIANC Headquarters PIANC General Secretariat Blvd. du Roi Albert II, 20-B3 B-1000 Brussels (Belgium) Tel.: Fax: PIANC Management Mr Geoffroy Caude Mr Louis Van Schel President Secretary-General

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“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, rd PIANC WORLD CONGRESS San Francisco, USA May 28-June 5, 2014 See you at the next PIANC World Congress See you at our next PIANC-COPEDEC Conference PIANC-COPEDEC IX Brazil in 2016 See you at our next PIANC SMART Rivers Conference PIANC SMART Rivers Conference 2013 Maastricht, The Netherlands & Liège, Belgium September 23-27, 2013

“Setting the course” Bogota - Colombia / Nov. 27th, 2012 THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION Andreas Huesig