PLATINA3 – 5th Stage Event

14 September 2022

The PLATINA3 – 5th Stage Event will take place on 19 & 20 October 2022 in Budapest, the hybrid event will be hosted by the Danube Commission with English as working language.

It will provide a unique opportunity to join the PLATINA3 community to exchange ideas, learn more about the latest developments and upcoming challenges and contribute to shaping policy of Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) in Europe.

IWT policy makers of different horizons, professionals from demand and supply side, interested NGOs, research and academic experts as well as other IWT sector representatives, will discuss the following themes:

  • Standards for competence related to the use of zero or low emission propulsion systems and for refresher classes for environmentally friendly vessel operation;
  • Roadmap for on board systems allowing automation of inland navigation vessels, vision on board systems and autonomous navigation, and competencies needed to operate them;
  • Alternative energy infrastructure along the waterway and in ports;
  • Consolidated R&D roadmap and implementation plan for IWT.

The official programme of the sessions will be available soon, but registration for the event is open.


PLATINA3 – 5th Stage Event