Introduction of Introduction of PIANCPIANC and PIANC-Japanand PIANC-Japan

Yasuhiro KAWASHIMAVice President of PIANC

President of PIANC-Japan

Feb 24th , 2010

Official Name The World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (established in 1885)

Headquarter Brussels, Belgium

Membership 65countries, 450 Corporate and 2000 individual members

Japan’s

Chief delegate

Director-General, Ports and Harbours Bureau,

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)

Executives President ： E. Van Den EEDE (Belgium)

Secretary General ： L. Van SCHEL (Belgium)

Main Activities ・ Int’l Navigation Congress (every 4 years)

・ Annual General Assembly: AGA (Spring)

・ Council (3 times per year)

・ Research activities at the WGs under Permanent Committees

・ PIANC is the global organization providing guidance for sustainable waterborne transport 　infrastructure for ports and waterways. PIANC is the forum where professionals around the world join forces to provide expert advice on cost-effective, reliable and sustainable infrastructure to facilitate the growth of waterborne transport.

・ As a non-political and non-profit organization, PIANC brings together the best international experts on technical, economic and environmental issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructure.

・ PIANC is the global organization providing guidance for sustainable waterborne transport 　infrastructure for ports and waterways. PIANC is the forum where professionals around the world join forces to provide expert advice on cost-effective, reliable and sustainable infrastructure to facilitate the growth of waterborne transport.

・ As a non-political and non-profit organization, PIANC brings together the best international experts on technical, economic and environmental issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructure.

PIANCPIANC (Permanent International Association of Navigation Congress (Permanent International Association of Navigation Congress ））

Organization of PIANCOrganization of PIANC

Organization ChartPIANC is headquartered in Belgium and have AGA, Council and some commissions. A number of WGs are organized under 5 technical Commissions such as InCom, MarCom, RecCom, EnviCom and CoCom. The outcomes of WGs are put into guidelines and utilized as a global standard.

AGA

Council

ExCom(Executive Commission)

National Sections

FinCom (Financial Commission)

EdCom (Editing Commission)

ProCom(Promotional Commission)

YPCom(Young Professional Commission)

InCom (Inland Navigation Commission)

MarCom(Maritime Navigation Commission)

RecCom(Recreational Navigation Commission)

EnviCom (Environmental Commission)

CoCom (Int’l Co-operation Commission)

Organizing Committeefor Congress

Organizational Chart

Technical Commissions

Secretariat (Belgium)

Year Date Location Meeting

2010 February 4 and 5February 5 (am)February 5 (pm)

April 5-7

May 9May 10May 11-14

September 11September 12September 13

Brussels – Belgium

Buenos Aires – Argentina

Liverpool – UK

Nagoya – Japan

ExCom meetingSecretaries meetingCouncil meeting

125th anniversary event

ExCom meetingAGA32nd International Congress

ExCom meetingSeminarCouncil meeting

2011 February 3 and 4February 4

May 15May 16 amMay 16 pmMay 17

October 24 and 25

September 28-30

Brussels – Belgium

Berlin – Germany

Brussels – Belgium

Valencia – Spain

ExCom meetingCouncil

ExCom meetingExCom meetingSecretaries meetingAGA

ExCom meeting

2nd edition Med Days

Meeting Schedule of PIANCMeeting Schedule of PIANC

PIANC Japan, the Japanese national section of PIANC and headquartered in Tokyo, provides various services with its members, such as transmitting information of PIANC activities, subsidizing the cost of attending meetings, and publishing bulletins.

PIANC Japan, the Japanese national section of PIANC and headquartered in Tokyo, provides various services with its members, such as transmitting information of PIANC activities, subsidizing the cost of attending meetings, and publishing bulletins.

PIANC-JapanPIANC-Japan

Official NamePIANC-Japan

ExecutivesPresident: Yasuhiro KAWASHIMAVice-President: Hiroshi KANAZAWASecretary General: Hiroshi YAGYU

Membership140 individual members 54 Corporate members such as Port Authorities, Private Companies, Foundations and Associations.

Successive Vice president of PIANC from Japan

Kiichi OKUBO (1988 ～ 1992)

Kiyoyasu MIKANAGI (1995 ～ 1999)

Setsuo NODA (2001 ～ 2005)

Yasuhiro KAWASHIMA (2008 ～ 2012)

PIANC Japan started its history by participating at the 11th International Congress in Petersburg, USSR, in 1908 and now has more than 100 years history.

PIANC Japan started its history by participating at the 11th International Congress in Petersburg, USSR, in 1908 and now has more than 100 years history.

History of PIANC-JAPANHistory of PIANC-JAPAN

・ The first participation at the 11th International Congress in Petersburg, USSR, in 1908

・ Japan’s Ministry of Transport (currently, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)) became a governmental member based on a Cabinet Resolution in 1952.

・ The Fisheries Agency also became a governmental member in 1965.

・ Japan held Int’l Navigation Congress in 1990 (Osaka) and AGA in 1978 (Tokyo) and 2004 (Fukuoka).

・ At the Congress in Osaka in 1990, Crown Prince gave a special lecture titled “The Thames as Highway”.

・ Japan will host “PIANC 125th anniversary celebration in Asia” in Nagoya in 2010

Crown prince at 27th International Navigation Congress in Osaka (1990)

AGA in Fukuoka in 2004

Commission members from Japan Commission members from Japan and the related WGsand the related WGs

Commission members•　 MarCom member Yoshiaki HIGUCHI from Japan Ports and Harbours Association•　 EnviCom member Yoshiyuki NAKAMURA from Port and Airport Research Institute•　 RecCom member Tateo KONDO from Nippon University 　•　 CoCom member Setsuo NODA from Sealam Engineering co ltd.•　 YPCom member Mitsuyasu IWANAMI from Port and Airport Research Institute

WGs 　・　 InCom 　 WG129 　 Waterway Infrastructure Asset Maintenance Management・　 MarCom 　 WG49 　 Horizontal and vertical dimensions of fairways・　 MarCom 　 WG50 　 General principles for the design of maritime structures・　 MarCom 　 WG52 　 Criteria for the (Un-)Loading of Container Ships　･ MarCom 　 WG54 　 Use of hydro/meteo information to optimize safe port access　･ EnviCom 　 WG11 　 Management, reclamation of dredged material and the

transformation of existing confined disposal facilities•　 EnviCom 　 WG15 　 Dredging and port construction around coral reefs•　 EnviCom 　 WG16 　 Management of ports and waterways for fish and shellfish habit•　 RecCom 　 WG17 　 Guidelines for Marina design-update 2004•　 RecCom 　 WG131 　 Catalogue of prefabricated marina elements•　 CoCom 　 WG126 Training in ports and waterways

As of 2009, PIANC-Japan has been sending its members to some PIANC commissions and WGs, and contributing PIANC activities with the Japanese technology.

As of 2009, PIANC-Japan has been sending its members to some PIANC commissions and WGs, and contributing PIANC activities with the Japanese technology.

PIANC

Headquarter: BelgiumMember: Engineers, governments, corporations etc…

IAPH

Headquarter: JapanMember: Port Authorities

Northeast Asia Port Director –General

Meeting/ SymposiumHeadquarter: -Member: Governments in the northeast Asia

APEC

Headquarter: SingaporeMember: Governments in the Asia-Pacific Region

Multilateral Framework in the port sectorMultilateral Framework in the port sector

Japan’s port sector is participating following International activities in order to cooperate with international society.

Japan’s port sector is participating following International activities in order to cooperate with international society.

Benefit achieved through PIANCBenefit achieved through PIANCEx.)Ex.) Collaboration with PIANC WG to develop the guidelines for fender design

＜ JAPAN ＞DATE: September 12-14, 2010Venue: Nagoya, AichiHOST: Organization Committee for PIANC 125 Anniversary Celebration in Asia (consist of PIANC Japan, MLIT, MAFF etc)Other related Meetings: PIANC ExCom and Council

In 2010, PIANC will celebrate 125 years of existence. PIANC will organize special activities on four continents to commemorate this event. Japan will host an event to commemorate 125th anniversary of PIANC in September 2010 representing Asia.In order to promote PIANC activities in Asia, Port related parties in Asia will exchange information through international seminars and enhance a friendly relationship .

In 2010, PIANC will celebrate 125 years of existence. PIANC will organize special activities on four continents to commemorate this event. Japan will host an event to commemorate 125th anniversary of PIANC in September 2010 representing Asia.In order to promote PIANC activities in Asia, Port related parties in Asia will exchange information through international seminars and enhance a friendly relationship .

PIANC 125th Anniversary CelebrationPIANC 125th Anniversary Celebration

＜ ENGLAND ＞DATE: May 10-14, 2010Venue: LiverpoolOther related Meetings: International Navigation Congress

　 PIANC AGA

Introduction of the celebration at the Northeast Asia Port Symposium in Dalian, China on Nov.25th ,2008

Under consideration: Spain and Morocco

＜ ARGENTINE ＞DATE: April 5-7, 2010Venue: Buenos Aires

Leaflet of Congress in Liverpool

Program of PIANC 125th anniversary celebrationProgram of PIANC 125th anniversary celebration(Tentative)(Tentative)

Sep. 11th

SatSep. 12th

SunSep 13th

MonSep 14th

TueSep 15th ～

16th

AM PIANC

ExCom

Venue: Nagoya Port Authority Building

PIANC 125th anniversary celebration ceremony (10:00 ～ 12:00)

Venue: The Westin Nagoya Castle

・ Opening Remarks

・ Congratulatory speeches

・ Special Lecture 　 by President of PIANC: Mr. Eric Van Den Eede

・ Closing Remarks

International Seminar Ⅱ(9:30 ～ 12:30)

Venue: Nagoya Port Authority Building

Theme: Dredging and Environment

PIANC, China, Indonesia, Japan and Rep of Korea

Technical

Tour

Optional

Tour

International Seminar Ⅰ (13:30 ～ 17:00)Venue: The Westin Nagoya CastleTheme: Coastal and Inland Waterborne Transport and Regional Development

PIANC, Cambodia, China, Japan, Laos, Rep of Korea, Vietnam

PIANC Council

(14:30 ～）Venue: Nagoya Port Authority Building

Cultural

TourPM

Reception Reception

International Seminar ⅠInternational Seminar Ⅰ““Coastal and Inland Waterborne Transport and Regional DevelopmentCoastal and Inland Waterborne Transport and Regional Development ““

Date: 13:30 ～ 17:00, September 12th (Sun), 2010Venue: TEHSHU Banquet Hall, The Westin Nagoya CastelModerator: Prof. Tatsuhiko IKEDA, Yokohama National University (YNU), Japan

Presentation:1) Mr. Ian White, InCom Chair, PIANC “ InCom’s Effort on promoting coastal and inland waterborne transport”

2) Mr. Tran Thi Tuyet Mai ANH, Vice Director, Department of International Cooperation, Vietnam Maritime Administration, Socialist Republic of Vietnam “Inland Waterborne transport in Mekong River in Vietnam”

3) Mr. Ros SOPHORNNA, Deputy Director, 　 Department of Waterway, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Kingdom of Cambodia “Inland Waterborne transport in Mekong River in Cambodia“

4) Mr. Vanthong SOPMHAVATH, Deputy Director General, Department of Waterways, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Lao People's Democratic Republic “Inland Waterborne transport in Mekong River in Laos”

5) Mr. Park Jun Kwon, Director of Port Policy Division, Port Development Policy Bureau, MLTM, Republic of Korea “Coastal and Inland Waterborne Transport in Korea”

6) From People's Republic of China “ Inland Waterborne transport in Yangtze River”

7) Dr. Yasuhiro AKAKURA, Director, Port Planning Division, Port and Harbor Department, National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management, Japan “ Coastal and Inland Waterborne transport in Japan”

※ All presentation titles are tentative

International Seminar ⅡInternational Seminar Ⅱ““Dredging and Environment“Dredging and Environment“

Date: 9:00 ～ 12:30, September 13th (Mon), 2010Venue: Nagoya Port Authority BuildingModerator: Dr. Yoshiyuki NAKAMURA, Distinguished Researcher, Port and Research Institute, Japan

Presentation (9:45-11:35 15mins each)

1) Mr. Harald KöTHE, EnviCom Chair, PIANC “EnviCom’s efforts on promoting environmental dredging “

2) Mr. Geoffroy CAUDE, MarCom Chair, PIANC “MarCom’s efforts on promoting environmental dredging”

3) Prof. Kisaburo NAKATA, School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University, Japan “Efforts on environmental reclamation by using dredged soils in Japan”

4) Dr. Gil Lim YOON, Senior researcher, Coastal harbor engineering Lab, Korea Ocean Research & Development Institute (KORDI), Republic of Korea "Environmental Standards for Reusing of Dredged Materials in Korea"

5) From People's Republic of China “ Efforts on large environmental dredging projects in China”

6) From Republic of Indonesia “Indonesian efforts on promoting environmental dredging”

※ All presentation titles are tentative

Autumn in NagoyaAutumn in NagoyaAtsuta-Jingu shrineAtsuta-Jingu shrine

The Westin Nagoya Castle Hotel is located beside the Nagoya Castle moat in the city center. The Hotel is approximately 40 minutes by train and car from the Central Japan International Airport (Centrair).

Venue of 125Venue of 125thth Anniversary Celebration in Asia Anniversary Celebration in AsiaNAGOYA, JAPANNAGOYA, JAPAN

The Westin Nagoya Castle Hotel, Nagoya

We are looking forward to Seeing you in Nagoya ！

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