Maritime Week Africa returns to Cape Town on 20-22 January 2026
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 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.
Who should attend
Bunker buyers and suppliers, traders and brokers, shipowners and operators, storage and barging companies, ports, refiners, fuel testing agencies, maritime lawyers, standards bodies and regulators from across Africa and beyond.
Registration
Conference Standard Pass £795, Vessel Owner Pass £245, and Training Course £245. Group rates available; Premium members receive a 5% discount. Register via the MWAF26 page.
Event details at a glance
- Event: Maritime Week Africa 2026 (MWAF26)
- Dates: 20–22 January 2026 (Conference 21–22 January; Training 20 January)
- Venue: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Granger Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
- Organiser: ship.energy
Partners and sponsors
Sponsorship and exhibition packages (Diamond to Bronze; Exhibition and Individual options) are available, including branding, speaking opportunities and delegate passes. Platinum and Gold packages currently limited. Enquire via the event site.
Media contact
Erica Forrest-Owen
ship.energy
T: +44 (0)1295 814455
E: erica@ship.energy
About ship.energy
ship.energy is a knowledge platform focused on the energy transition for international shipping, delivering daily news, analysis and research, and convening specialist events including Maritime Week Africa.
