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Professional qualifications in inland navigation – Info Brochure on Directive 2017/2397 available online!
Directive 2017/2397 - Recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation Read More
CCNR and viadonau Workshop on Shore Power at Berths – 3 February 2022
Please register via the following link by using the password: CCNR2022workshop - click HERE! View the full agenda – click HERE! Zero-emissions inland navigation sector by 2050: this target for protecting the environment and Read More
Successful completion of the FAIRway Danube project
FAIRway Danube, the first CEF-funded Danube-wide investment programme, was successfully completed in December 2021! Between July 2015 and December 2021 – for the duration of 6 years, FAIRway Danube has been significantly increasing the Read More
CDNI – two new resolutions came into force as of 1 January 2022
On 1 January 2022, two new CDNI - the Convention on the collection, deposit and reception of waste produced during navigation on the Rhine and inland waterways - resolutions came into force. A communication Read More
PIONEERS project quick SURVEY on current state-of-the-art solutions and innovations
As part of the PIONEERS Ports project, the ports of Antwerp, Barcelona, Venlo and Constanca will implement green port innovation demonstrations across four main pillars: 1. Clean energy production and supply, 2. Sustainable port design, 3. Modal shift Read More
CESNI webinar of 14 December 2021 – Towards harmonised European manning regulation
Source: CESNI A sector consultation event, in the form of a webinar dedicated to the roadmap for European manning regulations, was held on 14 December 2021. More than 80 participants took part in this important Read More
General Interest
Successful completion of the FAIRway Danube project
FAIRway Danube, the first CEF-funded Danube-wide investment programme, was successfully completed in December 2021! Between July 2015 and December 2021 – for the duration of 6 years, FAIRway Danube has been significantly increasing the Read More
PIONEERS project quick SURVEY on current state-of-the-art solutions and innovations
As part of the PIONEERS Ports project, the ports of Antwerp, Barcelona, Venlo and Constanca will implement green port innovation demonstrations across four main pillars: 1. Clean energy production and supply, 2. Sustainable port design, 3. Modal shift Read More
20 January 2022 – Online Workshop: Constanta Port Administration- looking for efficient ecological practices!
On the 20th of January 2022, the Constanta Port Administration will organize - within the PIONEERS Project - an online workshop dedicated to waterborne stakeholders, in order to identify together with representatives of the port Read More
Launch of the Task Force on ”Accelerating Innovation Uptake for Sustainable Transport” – by seven HORIZON 2020 projects
Motivation and objectives The transport sector not only represents almost a quarter of Europe’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but is also the main cause of air pollution in cities. Although emissions from the sector Read More
ENTRANCE project – Announcement of the winners of the 1st Open Competition
As published earlier in autumn, H2020 ENTRANCE project has launched its 1st Open Competition in search of innovative solutions with a potential to revolutionize the European transport and mobility sectors. Read More
Platina3 project – 3rd Stage Event: Brussels sessions 10-11 February 2022 – registration is OPEN!
The 3rd PLATINA3 Stage Event - the Brussels sessions - will take place on the 10th and 11th of February 2022 (online). Project consortium is inviting IWT policy makers of different horizons, professionals from Read More
Innovation and Greening
Waterborne and intermodal transport organizations call for more consistency between the “Fit for 55” proposals
On 8 December 2021, major stakeholders of the waterborne, inland waterway and intermodal transport sectors – including IWT Platform – called for clarification of some of the measures included in Read More
New German government wants to strengthen inland shipping sector
At the end of November, after about a month of intensive negotiations, the future governing political parties: SPD (Social Democrats), Greens and FDP (Free Democrats), have presented their coalition agreement. The 178-pages‘ document lists Read More
Innovation Fund: Second large-scale call for projects and the Info Day on 10 November 2021
Last week, on 26 October 2021, the European Commission has launched the second call for large-scale projects under the Innovation Fund, one of the world's largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon Read More
New German IWT funding programme to promote switching to low-emission diesel engines
We welcome the new German funding program for inland shipping! The federal government is promoting retrofitting to low-emission diesel engines. It is a sensible addition to the fleet modernisation programme for the inland navigation Read More
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
Social and Education
Professional qualifications in inland navigation – Info Brochure on Directive 2017/2397 available online!
Directive 2017/2397 - Recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation Read More
CESNI webinar of 14 December 2021 – Towards harmonised European manning regulation
Source: CESNI A sector consultation event, in the form of a webinar dedicated to the roadmap for European manning regulations, was held on 14 December 2021. More than 80 participants took part in this important Read More
Draft roadmap to a new European manning regulation
Safe journey and secure border crossing are the main objectives for the European manning regulation and the working time directive. Since the current manning regulation is outdated, we are jointly working with our European Read More
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
Nautical and Technical Aspects
CCNR and viadonau Workshop on Shore Power at Berths – 3 February 2022
Please register via the following link by using the password: CCNR2022workshop - click HERE! View the full agenda – click HERE! Zero-emissions inland navigation sector by 2050: this target for protecting the environment and Read More
FAQ on the application of the ES-TRIN and the NRMM Regulation
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ on ES-TRIN and the NRMM Regulation to engines fitted to Inland Navigation Vessels CESNI and EUROMOT have developed a FAQ document - click here! - to help those involved Read More
Workshop on the Notices to Skippers Standard 4.0 – summary
The IWT sector has warmly welcomed the organisation of the Focus Workshop: Notices to Skippers Standard 4.0 under the Danube Region Strategy and Working Group Meeting on River Information Services. The event took place Read More
New edition of ES-TRIN entering into force on 1 January 2022
ES-TRIN 2021 Like many other sectors, inland navigation is facing a major transition, especially in the area of sustainability. The regulations must facilitate the necessary innovation. In order to take technological developments into account, 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
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
Policy and Regulation
CDNI – two new resolutions came into force as of 1 January 2022
On 1 January 2022, two new CDNI - the Convention on the collection, deposit and reception of waste produced during navigation on the Rhine and inland waterways - resolutions came into force. A communication Read More
Recap of CDNI/G Working Group meeting in Strasbourg, 3-4 November 2021
The Convention on the collection, deposit and reception of waste produced during navigation on the Rhine and inland waterways (CDNI) aims to protect the environment, and especially water. The CDNI came into force on Read More
Extension of the electronic reporting requirement on the Rhine, accompanied by a grace period
Electronic reporting (ERI) has been gradually introduced on the Rhine for vessels or convoys carrying containers by the CCNR since 1 January 2010. The extension of the electronic reporting requirement comes into force with Read More
Workshop “Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation delivering smart, green, safe and competitive waterborne transport” – 7 February 2022
Join STEERER in the quest for making waterborne transport a zero emission means of transport! The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), and the STEERER Read More
Public hearing on NAIADES III at the European Parliament – 1 December 2021
Save-the-date for a public hearing on NAIADES III at the European Parliament On 1 December 2021, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament will organise a public hearing on “NAIADES Read More
2021 CEF Transport – call for proposals
The European Commission launched the first call for proposals under the new Connecting Europe Facility (CEF2). Deadlines (single-stage) for submitting the proposals is set for 19 January 2022. CINEA has launched a call for Read More