Maritime Week Africa returns to Cape Town on 20 to 22 January 2026
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Event will convene stakeholders to debate on Africa’s bunkering outlook, with a look at fiscal, legal and operational challenges affecting South Africa’s competitiveness and wider African market developments.
ship.energy will stage Maritime Week Africa 2026 (MWAF26) from 20 to 22 January 2026 at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa.
The 17th edition will convene government, ports, suppliers, buyers and regulators to debate Africa’s bunkering outlook, with a forensic look at the fiscal, legal and operational challenges affecting South Africa’s competitiveness and wider African market developments.
“MWAF26 will deliver pragmatic insights on market dynamics, regulation and the realistic pace of fuel transition across Africa.”
Programme focus
- Market intelligence — traditional and emerging fuels, technology and regulation updates, and pan-African bunkering trends.
- South Africa deep-dive — fiscal, legal and operational barriers; expected input from DoT, TNPA, SAMSA and SARS.
- Training & experiences — Liquid Cargo Business & Vessel Chartering course (20 January), two networking lunches, two evening receptions, and a post-conference boat tour of Cape Town Harbour.
Note: More details on Maritime Week Africa 2026, including registration, can be found here.
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Published: 25 November, 2025
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