Past Events

From WASA 2019 to AfMASA 2025 — over 8 years of convening Africa's maritime community

Our Journey

The evolution from WASA to AfMASA

2019

WASA — Inaugural Edition

The first West Africa Shipping Assembly, establishing the platform for maritime dialogue in the region. Held during London International Shipping Week.

2023

WASA — Second Edition

Building on the foundation with expanded stakeholder engagement across West Africa's maritime sector.

2025

AfMASA — Inaugural Pan-African Edition

Expanded to the entire African continent. Held at IMO Headquarters, London on 18 September 2025. Theme: "Bridging the Continent, Driving Intra-African Trade." Over 200 delegates from 22 countries.

2027

AfMASA — 4th Edition

"From Policy to Prosperity: Regulation, Digitalisation & Investments" — the action platform for Africa's maritime future.

WASA 2019

The inaugural West Africa Shipping Assembly

WASA 2019

WASA 2019 — Opening Session

Delegates gather for the inaugural West Africa Shipping Assembly.

WASA 2019 Panel

Panel Discussion

Industry leaders discuss port infrastructure and shipping routes for West Africa.

WASA 2019 Networking

Networking Session

Delegates connect during the networking lounge at WASA 2019.

WASA 2023

The second edition — building on momentum

WASA 2023

WASA 2023 — Keynote Address

A distinguished keynote speaker addresses delegates on the future of West African maritime trade.

WASA 2023 Delegates

Delegate Session

Engaging discussions on port efficiency, shipping regulation, and regional integration.

WASA 2023 Closing

Closing Remarks

Key outcomes and the roadmap toward a pan-African maritime assembly.

AfMASA 2025

The inaugural pan-African edition — IMO Headquarters, London • 18 September 2025

AfMASA 2025

AfMASA 2025 — Opening Ceremony

The inaugural Africa Maritime and Shipping Assembly opens at IMO Headquarters, London.

Session 1

Session 1: Commercial Shipping

"Charting Africa's Trade Winds" — shipping routes, port infrastructure, logistics, and financing.

Session 2

Session 2: Regulatory Track

"Navigating Regulatory Seas" — harmonising regulations, enhancing security, sustainable practices.

LRF Session

Lloyd's Register Foundation Mini Session

Safer maritime systems, Ocean Centres Programme, and Global Maritime Trends 2050.

Networking

Delegate Networking Lounge

Over 200 delegates from 22 African countries connect and forge partnerships.

Event Highlights

Moments captured across all editions

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WASA 2019

Opening ceremony

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WASA 2023

Panel discussion

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AfMASA 2025

Keynote address

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AfMASA 2025

LRF mini session

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AfMASA 2025

Networking lounge

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AfMASA 2025

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