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New IWT Market Insight report by the CCNR
The new Market Insight (November 2021) on inland navigation in Europe was recently published by the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR). The report has three chapters: 1. Freight and passenger Read More
Brokerage event of Waterborne TP and ECMAR on 20 December 2021
Are you interested in the EU-funded waterborne projects? Are you looking for funding, potential partners and new areas of cooperation? As a follow-up to our September’s Info-Session on Horizon Europe & EU-funded Inland Navigation 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 Since the current manning regulation is outdated, we are jointly working with our European Read More
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
Eurostat data on inland waterway freight transport
Earlier in autumn 2021, Eurostat has published interesting data on inland waterway freight transport. Between 2010 and 2020, transport activities on the EU’s inland waterways were changeable and volatile. After a series of rebounds 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
General Interest
New IWT Market Insight report by the CCNR
The new Market Insight (November 2021) on inland navigation in Europe was recently published by the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR). The report has three chapters: 1. Freight and passenger Read More
Brokerage event of Waterborne TP and ECMAR on 20 December 2021
Are you interested in the EU-funded waterborne projects? Are you looking for funding, potential partners and new areas of cooperation? As a follow-up to our September’s Info-Session on Horizon Europe & EU-funded Inland Navigation Read More
Eurostat data on inland waterway freight transport
Earlier in autumn 2021, Eurostat has published interesting data on inland waterway freight transport. Between 2010 and 2020, transport activities on the EU’s inland waterways were changeable and volatile. After a series of rebounds Read More
Human factors root causes of accidents in inland navigation – report on Human-machine interface and wheelhouse design
Following Phase 1 of the study on human factors root causes of accidents in inland navigation, a conclusion was reached that human factors account for about 70-80% of these incidents. The European inland shipping 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
[Event postponed] – Save-the-date: ENTRANCE project Digital Event on 26 November 2021
As recently announced across the social media - click here for more details 📣 Launch of the Entrance Matchmaking Platform; the ENTRANCE Matchmaking Platform is already open for registration. If you haven’t registered yet, Read More
Innovation and Greening
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
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
Digital Workshop: ‘Greening of Inland Navigation, Short Sea Shipping and River-Sea Shipping’
Do you have time on 24th of March 2021? Would you like to learn more about greening of Inland Navigation, Short Sea and River-Sea Shipping? Strengthening inland navigation, short sea shipping and river-sea shipping Read More
Social and Education
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
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
Nautical and Technical Aspects
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
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
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
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