Knowledge Centre
A curated library of digital learning resources for inland waterway transport education
Welcome to the EDINNA Knowledge Centre — a curated collection of inland waterway transport (IWT) resources organised by resource type rather than topic area. Start with the featured resources below, then browse by theme to find teaching materials, reference documents, best practices, and historical publications collected by the Platina “Jobs and Skills” Team.
To suggest new resources for this library, please contact the EDINNA secretariat: edinna@stc-r.nl
Featured Resources
Most relevant and up-to-date materials — start here
INes Danube
Comprehensive e-learning platform covering waterways, vessels, ports, RIS, market organisation, intermodal IWT, and more.
Access INes Danube →INes RMS
E-learning for inland navigation on the Rhine, Maas, and Schelde — topography, ports, vessels, IWT market, and intermodal transport.
Access INes RMS →REWWay
PowerPoints, films, exercises on IWT introduction, ports, Danube market, vessels, multimodal transport, and costs.
REWWay at Logistikum →Manual on Danube Navigation
Authoritative reference on Danube navigation by Via Donau — essential for students and practitioners.
Manual on Danube Navigation →Introduction to IWT
Basic course presentation for familiarisation with inland waterway transport fundamentals.
Introduction to IWT (EN) →HINT Model Courses
Harmonised curriculum materials on RIS, logistics, and inland navigation & ports.
HINT Course Materials →Digital Learning Resources
Interactive platforms, e-learning courses, and online tools for self-paced IWT education.
Subjects on secondary vocational level: Waterways, Inland Vessels, Ports and Terminals, River Information Services, Market and Organisation, Intermodal IWT, Ship Waste Management, LNG.
Subjects on secondary vocational level: Topography, Capacity of Waterways, Developments in the Waterway, Ports, Vessels, Organisation of the IWT Market, Information and Communication Systems, Intermodal Transport, Access to the Inland Shipping Market, Cases and Tests.
Inland Navigation Game — interactive e-learning experience:
E-learning on Inland Navigation (lifelinethegame)Downloadable Atlas on Inland Waterway Transport, Rivers of the World:
Atlas on Inland Waterway Transport (EN)Teaching Materials
Presentations, course modules, films, and structured learning content for classroom use.
REWWay — PowerPoints, movies, exercises and additional material, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria:
- Introduction to IWT;
- Ports;
- Danube Market;
- Types of Vessels;
- Multimodal Transport;
- Capacity of the Danube;
- Modal split on the Danube;
- Topography;
- Costs of IWT.
Presentation Basic Course — familiarisation with IWT:
Introduction to IWT (EN)Standardised slide presentation on IWT in Europe, Platina Project:
Standardised Slide Presentation on IWT in Europe (EN)HINT Model Course on RIS information services:
HINT Model Course RIS information services (EN)HINT Model Course on Logistics:
HINT Model Course Logistics (EN)HINT Model Course on Inland Navigation and Ports:
HINT Model Course Inland Navigation and Ports (EN)Presentation Introduction to Logistics Management, CERONAV:
Introduction to Logistics Management (EN)River Information Services for Transport and Logistics, ISL Maritime Logistics:
Film on River Information Services – the RISING project (EN)Powerpoint on IWT in Europe, Inland Navigation Europe:
Fact Sheet on Transport in Europe (modal split) (EN)Reference Documents
Glossaries, manuals, maps, statistics, and institutional resources for research and consultation.
Manual on Danube Navigation, Via Donau:
Manual on Danube Navigation (EN)Glossary for Logistics, Inland Waterway Transport and Telematics, Via Donau:
IWT Glossary (EN)European Inland Waterway Map, Platina:
European Inland Waterway Map (EN)Various Danube Waterway Maps and Electronic Navigational Charts, Via Donau:
Danube Waterway Maps (EN)Statistics on Modal Share, Market Share, Capacity of Inland Waterways:
Statistics in IWT (EN)Overview of the most important ports of the Danube region, Via Donau:
Danube Ports (EN)Maritime Danube Ports Administration:
Maritime Danube Ports Administration (EN)Paper on Slovak Inland Ports, University of Zilina:
Slovak Inland Ports (EN)Paper on Inland Ports and their function, University of Zilina:
Inland Ports and their Function (EN)Presentation on Danube Inland Canals, University of Zilina:
Presentation Main – Danube and Danube – Black Sea Canal (EN)River Administration of the Lower Danube Region:
River Administration of Lower Danube (EN)Administration of the Danube-Black Sea Canal:
Administration of the Danube-Black Sea Canal (EN)Best Practices
Policy frameworks, environmental guidelines, and applied case studies demonstrating effective IWT approaches.
EU IWT Policy, Directives and Regulations, Rob van Reem, STC B.V.:
EU IWT Policy, Directives and Regulations (EN)International IWT Policies and Regulations, Rob van Reem, STC B.V.:
International Policy and Regulations (EN)Manual on Danube Navigation — environmental and operational best practices, Via Donau:
Manual on Danube Navigation (EN)Navigator for transport services on the Danube — “Blue Pages” guide to transport & forwarding companies:
Blue Pages – Danube Transport Services (EN)Historical Publications
Archived reports and publications of historical value for member institutions and research.
An overview of the year 2010 – 2011, Bureau Voorlichting Binnenvaart, 2009:
The Power of Inland Navigation 2010 – 2011 (EN)An overview of the year 2013 – 2014, Bureau Voorlichting Binnenvaart, 2012:
The Power of Inland Navigation 2013 – 2014 (EN)Annual reports on Danube Navigation in Austria, 2008 – 2012, Via Donau:
Annual Reports – Danube Navigation in Austria (EN)Market Observation of the CCNR, 2005 – 2013:
Market Observation Inland Navigation in Europe (EN)Empfohlene Ressourcen
Die relevantesten und aktuellsten Materialien — hier beginnen
INES Danube
E-Learning-Plattform für Binnenschifffahrt auf der Donau.
INES Danube →REWWay
PowerPoint-Präsentationen und Übungsmaterial zur Binnenschifffahrtslogistik.
REWWay →Donau-Schifffahrts-Handbuch
Autoritatives Nachschlagewerk der Via Donau.
Donau-Schifffahrts-Handbuch →Digitale Lernressourcen
Interaktive Plattformen und E-Learning-Kurse für die selbstgesteuerte Ausbildung.
Fächer auf Sekundarberufsschulniveau: Waterways, Inland Vessels, Ports and Terminals, River Information Services, Market and Organisation, Intermodal IWT.
Fächer: Topography, Capacity of Waterways, Ports, Vessels, IWT Market, Information and Communication Systems, Intermodal Transport, Cases and Tests.
River Information Services Portal:
River Information Services PortalLehrmaterialien
Präsentationen, Kursmodule und strukturierte Lerninhalte für den Unterricht.
PowerPoint-Präsentationen zu folgenden Themen:
Promotional Movie on IWT, Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschiffahrt:
Short Film: “Das Schiff bringt’s”Short Movies on IWT and Maritime Business, SPC multimodal transport solutions:
Short Movies on IWTDocumentary on the German perspective of Motorways of the Sea:
Motorways of the sea: German perspectiveNachschlagewerke
Glossare, Handbücher, Karten und institutionelle Ressourcen.
Manual on Danube Navigation, Via Donau:
Manual on Danube NavigationGlossary for Logistics, inland waterway transport and telematics, Via Donau:
IWT and Logistics GlossaryImportance of Waterways, Wasser- und Schiffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes:
Image Brochure on importance of waterwaysA German Inland Waterways Map including capacity, locks and bridges, WSV:
German Inland WaterwaysVarious Danube Waterway Maps and Electronic Navigational Charts, Via Donau:
Danube Waterway MapsWebsite and magazine with background information on intermodal transport:
Intermodal & ContainersBest Practices
Richtlinien, Umweltstandards und angewandte Fallstudien.
Advantages of IWT, Verein für europäische Binnenschifffahrt und Wasserstraßen e.V.:
Advantages of IWTSuitability of Inland Waterways for Container Transport, VBW, 2011/2012:
Inland Waterways and Container TransportHistorische Publikationen
Archivierte Berichte und Publikationen von historischem Wert.
Facts and figures on IWT in Germany 2013 and 2014, BDB:
Facts and figures on IWT in Germany 2013/2014Facts and figures on IWT in Germany 2012 and 2013, BDB:
Facts and figures on IWT in Germany 2012/2013Facts and figures on IWT in Germany 2011 and 2012, BDB:
Facts and figures on IWT in Germany 2011/2012An overview of the year 2010 – 2011, Bureau Voorlichting Binnenvaart, 2009:
The Power of Inland Navigation 2010 – 2011Annual reports on Danube Navigation in Austria, 2008 – 2012, Via Donau:
Danube Navigation in AustriaMarket Observation of the CCNR, 2005 – 2014:
Market Observation CCNRResurse recomandate
Cele mai relevante și actualizate materiale — începeți aici
INes Danube
Platformă e-learning pentru navigația pe Dunăre.
INes Danube →Transport pe ape interioare
Curs universitar de introducere în transportul pe ape interioare.
Transport pe ape interioare →Operator transport
Material de curs pentru operatorul de transport, CERONAV 2013.
Operator transport →Manual RIS
Manual complet pentru cursul River Information Services.
Manual RIS →Dicționar maritim
Dicționar de termeni maritimi și de navigație.
Dicționar maritim →ISGINTT Guide
Ghid privind sistemul informatic global de urmărire a navelor.
ISGINTT Guide →Resurse de învățare digitală
Platforme interactive și cursuri e-learning pentru educația autodidactă.
Subiecte la nivel secundar profesional: Waterways, Inland Vessels, Ports and Terminals, River Information Services, Market and Organisation, Intermodal IWT, Ship Waste Management, LNG.
Materiale didactice
Prezentări, module de curs și conținut structurat pentru predare.
Introduction to Inland Waterway Transport, University Level:
Transport by Inland Waterways (University Level)Presentation on Marinery:
Support Lessons for MarineryCourse Material on Transport Operator, CERONAV, 2013:
Transport OperatorCourse Material on Navigation, Victor Boitan, 2014:
NavigationCourse Material on transport geography:
Transport GeographyPresentation on Ship Vitality:
Ship VitalityTheory on Anchors and Anchor Installation:
Anchor InstallationTheory on the steering gear:
Steering GearTheory on Mooring Installations:
Mooring InstallationDocumente de referință
Glossare, manuale, hărți și resurse instituționale.
RIS Manual, Dorin Dumitrescu:
Manual RIS CourseWebsite of the Maritime Danube Ports Administration:
Maritime Danube Port AdministrationRiver Administration of the Lower Danube Region:
River Administration of Lower Danube RegionAdministration of the Danube-Black Sea Canal:
Administration of the Danube-Black Sea CanalInformation sheet on the Borcea Arm, Sector KM57:
Borcea Arm Navigation Sector KM57Bune practici
Cadre de politici, ghiduri de mediu și studii de caz aplicate.
Presentation on ISGINTT, Doina Munteanu, Ceronav:
ISGINTT GuideTheory on Provisions for preventing pollution of ships on the Danube:
Provisions for preventing pollution of the Danube by shipsPublicații istorice
Rapoarte și publicații arhivate de valoare istorică pentru instituțiile membre.
Course Material on Commercial Operation of a Vessel, Dan Stelian Popa, 2004:
Commercial Operation of a VesselSafety Advisor Module II, 2011:
Safety Advisor Module II (2011)Key Organisations & Projects
Essential partners and initiatives supporting IWT education across Europe
Organisations
CCNR
Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine — international organisation for Rhine navigation regulations.
www.ccr-zkr.org →European Commission – DG MOVE
Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, responsible for EU transport policy.
transport.ec.europa.eu →ETF
European Transport Workers’ Federation — represents transport workers across Europe.
www.etf-europe.org →EBU
European Barge Union — represents the interests of inland navigation operators.
www.ebu-uenf.org →ESO
European Skippers Organisation — represents private owner-operators in inland shipping.
www.eso-oeb.org →Inland Navigation Europe
Promoting inland waterway transport as a sustainable, efficient mode of transport.
www.inlandnavigation.eu →Via Donau
Austrian waterway management company — operator of the Danube waterway in Austria.
www.via-donau.org →Danube Commission
International organisation ensuring free navigation on the Danube.
www.danubecommission.org →Projects
PLATINA
Platform for the Implementation of NAIADES — supporting IWT development in Europe.
PLATINA II →HINT Project
Harmonised Inland Navigation Transport — curriculum and course materials for IWT.
www.hintproject.net →INes Danube
E-learning platform for inland navigation education on the Danube.
www.ines-danube.info →REWWay
Research and Education in Inland Waterway Logistics — University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria.
REWWay at Logistikum →