MARITIME WEEK AFRICA

Conference and Exhibition

Maritime Week Africa (MWAF), the 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 players in the African maritime sector.

The 17th edition of this renowned event will feature eminent industry and government speakers representing bunker buyers and suppliers, ports, refiners, regulators, and maritime professionals, all addressing the unique issues and opportunities shaping Africa’s marine fuels industry.

In 2025, MWAF was held in Mauritius, where discussions centred on traditional bunkering in Africa and the Indian Ocean, the ongoing energy transition, and the impact of geopolitics on voyage patterns and fuel demand. The event also examined the fiscal and legal challenges that have hindered South Africa’s potential as a leading bunkering hub.

In 2026, MWAF will build on these discussions, focusing again on the environmental and geopolitical issues raised in Mauritius while re-examining the factors that continue to hold South Africa back. With important contributions expected from South Africa’s Department of Transport, Transnet National Ports Authority, SAMSA, and the South African Revenue Service (SARS), along with key stakeholders from the supply chain, the conference will provide a platform to explore viable, long-term solutions for the region’s bunkering future.

The conference programme will cover both traditional and emerging fuels, new technologies and regulations, and market developments across Africa, offering a forensic look at the fiscal, legal, and operational challenges impacting South Africa’s bunkering market.

In addition to the flagship conference, Maritime Week Africa 2026 will include:

• A specialist training course
• Two networking lunches
• Two evening receptions
• And a relaxing waterborne tour of Cape Town Harbour