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Presenting PIANC - InCom. PIANC’s Inland Navigation Commission. Presentation by ANDREAS HUESIG at the occasion of WORKSHOP DIMAR / PIANC. How we work. Our Commissions and Working Groups reflect the unique variety of topics and issues covered by PIANC
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PresentingPIANC - InCom PIANC’s Inland Navigation Commission Presentation by ANDREAS HUESIG at the occasion of WORKSHOP DIMAR / PIANC
How we work 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.
PIANC InComInland 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
PIANC InComActivities • 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
PIANC InComActivities • 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
PIANC InComActivities • 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)
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); € 61 • RIS Related Definitions InCom report 125 part II – 2012 (Only available as PDF); € 64 • Guidelines and Recommendations for River Information Services InCom report 125 part III – 2012 (Only available as PDF); € 43 • Governance Organisation and Management of River Ports InCom report 110 – 2010; € 51 • Innovations in Navigation Lock DesignInCom report 106 – 2009; € 155 • Developments in the automation and remote operation of locks and bridges InCom report 96 – 2008; € 55 • Considerations to reduce environmental impacts of vessels; Incom Report 99 – 2008; € 80!
PIANC InComActivities PIANC SMART Rivers Conference 2013
PIANC InComActivities • 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 Transport2. International and Trans-boundary Collaboration in IWT and River Management3. Integration of IWT in the intermodal supply chain4. IWT and the environment (including climate change)5. Inland Ports and Waterways6. Hydraulic Structures7. Multi purpose use of river systems (transport, energy, recreation)8. Operational management and maintenance of waterways