African Maritime Council

Connecting Maritime Voices. Advancing African Interests.

 

Navigating Africa’s Maritime Future Together

Empowering regional maritime economies, strengthening compliance, and promoting sustainable ocean governance across the continent.

 

Uniting Africa’s Maritime Voice on the Global Stage

From ports to policies, we champion collaboration, innovation, and opportunity in the African maritime sector.

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Vision

  To be Africa’s leading maritime voice—championing innovation, unity, and leadership in global ocean affairs.

Mission

• Driving inclusive and sustainable maritime growth through strategic advocacy, investment facilitation, & innovation
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The African Maritime Council is committed to uniting stakeholders across the continent to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and collaboration in the maritime and blue economy sectors.

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We serve as a strategic platform for advocacy, policy development, capacity building, and industry partnerships —

Connecting Maritime Voices. Advancing African Interests

Empowering Africa to harness its vast ocean resources for economic transformation, security, and global competitiveness.

Latest News/Posts

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February 2, 2026

Ghana and Greece Strengthen Maritime Partnership

The Ghana Maritime Authority has strengthened its working relationship with international shipping company Danaos Shipping and its local partner, Safety Marine, to improve the placement of Ghanaian seafarers on foreign…
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January 30, 2026

New Tanker Pearl Kaja Enters Service with AMSOL in South Africa

Durban welcomed the one-year-old tanker Pearl Kaja (IMO 9948372) this week after she completed a voyage from Singapore with an all-South African crew. The vessel is now registered in South…
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January 28, 2026

Lake Victoria Welcomes Its Largest Freshwater Ship

Tanzania has inaugurated the MV Mwanza (IMO 9999990) at Port Mwanza on Lake Victoria, officially bringing Africa’s largest freshwater passenger vessel into service. Built at the Mwanza shipyard with South…