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Cooperation between EU-funded H2020 waterborne innovation projects
Earlier this year, NOVIMOVE project team identified the crosslinks between EU-funded projects in a field of waterborne innovation. An initiative was taken to strengthen the ties between the respective projects’ teams, which resulted in Read More
European Waterborne Technology Platform has a new chair – press release
At the General Assembly on 15 September 2021, European Waterborne Technology Platform appointed Mr. Eero Lehtovaara as the association’s new Chair for a period of two years. Additionally, among one of the appointed Board Read More
FAQ on the electrical vessel propulsion – Chapter 11 ES-TRIN
In Chapter 11 ES-TRIN (European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels), you can find the new rules for electric propulsion of inland vessels. These rules are applicable as of January 1, Read More
Adoption of the EP Report ‘Towards future-proof Inland Waterway Transport in Europe’ – press release
EBU, ESO and European Inland Waterway Transport Platform warmly congratulate the rapporteur, MEP Caroline Nagtegaal–van Doorn and welcome adoption of the Own-Initiative Report entitled “Towards future-proof Inland Waterway Transport” by the European Parliament, at Read More
ZEWT Partnership: Adoption of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda – press release
EU IWT Platform warmly welcomes the adoption of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda on 7 September 2021 by the European Zero Emission Waterborne Transport Partnership. It will enable Europe to develop and demonstrate Read More
PLATINA3 – Survey on the Greening Challenge
The EU PLATINA3 project on inland waterway transport (IWT) needs your support by taking part in a short survey on the role of shippers/brokers or vessel owners in the greening challenge. Within PLATINA3, a Read More
General Interest
Cooperation between EU-funded H2020 waterborne innovation projects
Earlier this year, NOVIMOVE project team identified the crosslinks between EU-funded projects in a field of waterborne innovation. An initiative was taken to strengthen the ties between the respective projects’ teams, which resulted in Read More
European Waterborne Technology Platform has a new chair – press release
At the General Assembly on 15 September 2021, European Waterborne Technology Platform appointed Mr. Eero Lehtovaara as the association’s new Chair for a period of two years. Additionally, among one of the appointed Board Read More
Adoption of the EP Report ‘Towards future-proof Inland Waterway Transport in Europe’ – press release
EBU, ESO and European Inland Waterway Transport Platform warmly congratulate the rapporteur, MEP Caroline Nagtegaal–van Doorn and welcome adoption of the Own-Initiative Report entitled “Towards future-proof Inland Waterway Transport” by the European Parliament, at Read More
ZEWT Partnership: Adoption of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda – press release
EU IWT Platform warmly welcomes the adoption of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda on 7 September 2021 by the European Zero Emission Waterborne Transport Partnership. It will enable Europe to develop and demonstrate Read More
PLATINA3 – Survey on the Greening Challenge
The EU PLATINA3 project on inland waterway transport (IWT) needs your support by taking part in a short survey on the role of shippers/brokers or vessel owners in the greening challenge. Within PLATINA3, a Read More
Barge owners & operators needed to collaborate on EU-funded Inland Navigation projects!
We are looking for partners for the EU Inland Navigation projects! SAVE THE DATE European IWT Platform's Info-Session Friday 10th September 2021 at 13.30 (CEST) The current EU long-term budget, also known as Multiannual Read More
Innovation and Greening
COVID-19: Amending transitional provisions of the NRMM Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 for second time
Earlier this summer, the European Institutions decided to further amend the transitional provisions that were set up for Regulation (EU) 2016/1628. The original Regulation, approved back on 14 September 2016, has defined pollutant emission Read More
Webinar on ‘Greening Challenges and Stage V – perfect match or not?’ – Summary & Presentations
Summary On 28 June 2021, the EU IWT Platform organised an online workshop ‘Greening Challenges and Stage V – Perfect match or not?’. The aim was to zoom in on challenges and opportunities in Read More
European Partnership to make Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport a reality before 2050 – press release
Today, on 23rd of June 2021, the European Commission and the Waterborne Technology Platform signed a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) for a Co-Programmed Partnership under the framework of Horizon Europe. The ceremony was part Read More
New European Partnership commits the Waterborne Transport sector to zero emissions by 2050 – press release
The new European Partnership commits the inland navigation transport sector as part of the waterborne, to Zero Emissions by 2050. The European IWT Platform welcomes the Partnership as an opportunity to transform the sector Read More
IWT Platform’s webinar on 28th June 2021 – Save the date!
European IWT Platform's Webinar Monday 28th June 2021 09:30 - 15:45 Inland Waterway Transport's Greening Challenges and Stage V - Perfect match or not? European IWT Platform is well aware of the greening Read More
Taxonomy – new EU classification system for green investments
The EU Green Deal has set a number of ambitious objectives towards 2030 and 2050. As a consequence, the European Commission will focus on strengthening direct investments in sustainable economic activities. A transition towards Read More
Social and Education
Coordination of Social Security Systems – Fitness check update
European IWT social partners are expecting the Fitness Check on Regulation (EC) 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems by the end of this year. In 2020, the European Commission initiated a fitness Read More
Participation in the European Social Dialogue
The IWT sector can largely contribute to a more sustainable transport system and can also offer new chances for Europe´s mobility, however only if transparent and adequate social conditions attract skilful and qualified personnel. Read More
Report on Strengthening EU Social Dialogue
At the last (online) meeting of the sectoral social dialogue on 23 April 2021, Ms Andrea Nahles, a former German Minister for Labour and Social Affairs, presented a report on Strengthening EU Social Dialogue. Read More
Study of the human factor in inland shipping accidents – we need your input!
On 1 June 2021, we published a joint press release on our Study of the Human Factors in Inland Shipping Accidents. The results of a first study phase are accessible online (click here!) and Read More
Transitional provisions for 3rd country certificates – Professional Qualifications Directive
As reported earlier this year, Directive 2017/2397 on the recognition of professional qualifications must be implemented in the EU Member States by 18 January 2022. The European Commission has recently presented an initiative aiming Read More
Check out the latest report on Labour Market in European Inland Navigation Sector
In February 2021, the Central Commission for the Navigation on the Rhine (CCNR) in a partnership with the European Commission, has published its thematic report on the labour market in the European inland navigation Read More
Nautical and Technical Aspects
FAQ on the electrical vessel propulsion – Chapter 11 ES-TRIN
In Chapter 11 ES-TRIN (European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels), you can find the new rules for electric propulsion of inland vessels. These rules are applicable as of January 1, Read More
Study of the human factor in inland shipping accidents – we need your input!
On 1 June 2021, we published a joint press release on our Study of the Human Factors in Inland Shipping Accidents. The results of a first study phase are accessible online (click here!) and Read More
Modernization of the Gabčíkovo navigation locks – update on closure dates
We have received announcement about an unforeseen closure of the Gabčíkovo lock early next week. According to the information, there will be two days of the locks' closure: - on the 7th of June Read More
The European Commission on 29 April 2020 adopted a package of measures to support transport sector
The European Commission adopted a package of measures to support transport sector. This package-com_2020_0176 contains Read More
Policy and Regulation
IWT Platform receives the status of approved organisation with the CESNI
We have a pleasure to announce that CESNI has unanimously welcomed our request to grant the IWT Platform a non-governmental organization status for a tacitly renewable five-year term. About CESNI Back in 2015, the Read More
Report from CDNI Part A Round Table Meeting of 8 April 2021
How could a waste disposal network for Part A waste look like in the future? How is the disposal fee developing? What are the specific needs of the inland navigation system users? These crucial Read More
International Service Level Survey on the disposal of oily and greasy waste – according to Part A of the CDNI
1 January 2021 has brought in changes to the Part A of the CDNI Convention on the collection, deposit and reception of waste generated during navigation on the Rhine and other inland waterways. The Read More
Dangerous Goods Transport: report of the 37th meeting of the ADN Safety Committee
The 37th meeting of the ADN Safety Committee was held in a virtual form in the last week of January 2021. The common goal of the Safety Committee is to continuously review the provisions Read More
One step closer towards better air quality!
Germany accepts the amendment to the CDNI On 9 February 2021, Germany accepted the amendment to the Convention on the collection, deposit and reception of waste produced during navigation on the Rhine and other Read More
New European Coordinator for the TEN-T Rhine-Danube Corridor: Inés Ayala Sender
Congratulations to Ms Inés Ayala Sender who on 1 January 2021 became new European Coordinator of the Rhine-Danube Core Network Corridor. The position was taken over from Ms Karla Peijs, following her retirement at Read More