The congress will include presentation of technical papers in research and development within the waterborne transportation environment; Technical Tours for delegates involving visits to ports and a variety of coastal sites, and Social Tours for delegates to visit tourist attractions in Cape Town.
The theme of the Conference is: “Future Ready Waterborne Transport – Unlocking Africa”. The theme aims to address the works necessary in creating a sustainable maritime sector.
The congress will also offer delegates an opportunity to experience Cape Town, the “Mother City”, a city that is perched between two oceans and the mountain, with a national park and Natural Wonder of the World as its heart. It is the oldest city in South Africa and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years.