23.1.2012
Navigation & Port Day for MEPs
Secure long term benefits of inland navigation! [more]		 
19.1.2012
Ways forward
New study on the perspectives of inland navigation in Europe [more]		 
17.1.2012
Second ECCONET newsletter presents climate change adaptation strategies for IWT
Four different types of adjustment procedures [more]
  

14.3.2012 - 15.3.2012 Barge to Business 2012 in Vienna
Vienna, 14-15 March 2012

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23.4.2012 - 26.4.2012 4th Transport Research Arena to take place in Athens from 23–26 April 2012
Platform for FP7 transport research projects

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17.1.2012 10th anniversary of the European Barge Union
Central Commission for the Navigation on the Rhine hosts annual event

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European Good Practices Database for Inland Waterway Transport

For the first time, good practices and benchmarks in inland waterway transport are shared via a single website, thereby facilitating know-how transfer and networking across Europe. Join the network and find out what inland waterway transport can achieve! [more]

 

European RIS Portal

The PLATINA consortium has launched an innovative website on River Information Services (RIS), the RIS portal. The website covers European developments in the field of RIS and hosts the websites of 4 European Expert Groups on RIS issues. All parties involved are invited to use www.ris.eu as a reference in their communication on RIS issues. [more]

 

PLATINA Innovation Database

Dealing with increasing competition, diversity among consumers and availability to new forms of technology requires creativity and innovation. But how can one know what innovations are already there? The answer has been provided for inland waterways through an innovative solution – a digital information source called the Innovation Database. [more]

 

EDINNA (Education in Inland Navigation)

EDINNA is the educational network of inland navigation schools and training institutes. EDINNA aims to achieve more structured cooperation and to establish a harmonized education, training and certification system for European inland waterway personnel. Join the network and help shape education and training for inland waterway personnel. [more]

 

European Funding Database for Inland Waterway Transport

Available in English, Dutch, French and German, an easy-to-use search function allows for targeted queries regarding funding opportunities. Detailed information on funds and subsidies available across Europe is now only a mouse click away. [more]

 

 








 

Professional competencies for inland navigation

PLATINA has developed a strategy for a harmonised education and training system with certification criteria for inland navigation. A detailed definition of professional competencies on different levels of responsibility has been elaborated in close cooperation with sector representatives, river commissions and inland navigation schools.

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Welcome !

On this website you will find topical information about inland waterway transport in Europe. Eco-friendly and efficient transport is a cornerstone of the EU's transport policy. 2006 a multi-annual action programme was launched: NAIADES - Navigation and Inland Waterway Action and Development in Europe.

 

Why inland waterway transport?

Inland waterway transport is an innovative solution for sustainable logistics. It is a reliable, flexible, safe and environmentally friendly way to transport almost all commodities. The oldest transport mode becomes part of the hope for the future. [more]
 

Did you know that...

Serbia has launched the first funding programme for on-board RIS equipment (AIS transponder and ECDIS viewer software) outside the European Union? [more]


PLATINA is a project to promote inland waterway transport.