Maritime Week Africa, the longest-running and most popular bunkering event in Africa, will return to Cape Town in January 2026, building on its unrivalled reputation for bringing all parts of the industry together for top-level information exchange and direct access to the most influential
Every two years, Shanghai becomes the centre of gravity for the global maritime world. Marintec China returns 2–5 December 2025, taking over the Shanghai New International Expo Centre with the kind of scale and energy that few industry events can match. This isn’t just a trade show. It’s where shipyards, technology firms, equipment manufacturers, class […]
As global shipping accelerates its transition toward net-zero emissions, improving vessel energy efficiency has become one of the most urgent and achievable pathways to cleaner maritime operations. The 2nd Ship Energy Efficiency Summit, taking place on 26–27 November 2025 in Athens, Greece, brings together shipowners, operators, regulators, technology providers and
The global cruise industry will gather in Bergen, Norway, on 17–18 November 2025 for the Zero Emissions Cruising Conference 2025 — a two-day event dedicated entirely to accelerating the transition to truly sustainable cruise operations. Hosted at the Thon Hotel Bergen Airport, the conference brings together cruise lines, technology providers, port authorities, regulators
ship.energy will stage Maritime Week Africa 2026 (MWAF26) from 20-22 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
Seawork 2026 will debut a significant new addition: the Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessel Pavilion. A dedicated showcase for the fast-growing world of uncrewed and autonomous maritime systems. Featuring the latest developments in vessel design, navigation, and remote operation, the Pavilion will spotlight state-of-the-art uncrewed craft, advanced control systems, and
📅 30 October 2025 | Venue: Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, UAE The tanker shipping sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. The tenth annual Maritime Standard Tanker Conference arrives at a time of intense uncertainty, where commercial, geo-political and environmental pressures intersect. With the theme “Tanker shipping negotiates challenging market headwinds”, this one-day forum
The 132nd edition of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) annual convention—SNAME Maritime Convention 2025 (SMC 2025)—is scheduled for 29–31 October 2025 at the Hilton Norfolk The Main in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. This gathering once again brings together naval architects, marine engineers, shipbuilders, equipment suppliers and other professionals
The inaugural Bunkering & Sustainability Forum 2025 is designed to examine how island and mid-sized ports are preparing for the maritime energy transition. Some are well prepared and have committed to large investments, while others are still doing nothing, waiting for shipowners or regulators to make their decisions for them. But many more are somewhere […]
Over 180 speaker enquiries received and nearly 450 women speakers registered worldwide (08 October 2025) – The Maritime Speaker Bureau, supported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and WISTA International, has undergone a major upgrade, introducing new features to help event organisers more easily identify, assess, and engage top women speakers from






















