We are pleased to announce the upcoming 11th Harbour Masters and PFSOs Network Meeting, taking place from July 8th to 10th, 2026, at the Novotel Hotel in Cotonou.
This year’s network meeting brings together key Maritime stakeholders and Port Facility Security Officer (PFSOs) from across West and Central Africa to foster a seamless shipping network and advance a sustainable sub-regional Blue Economy.
Our robust agenda features five critical panel discussions designed to tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities:
* Panel 1: The Smart Harbour Master’s Office
* Panel 2: Nautical Safety, Maritime Traffic and Optimized Port Calls
* Panel 3: Cyber Security and Hybrid Threats
* Panel 4: Pollution and Environmental Monitoring
* Panel 5: Regional Harmonization of Skills and Standards
Join us as we collaborate, share progress reports and anchor a unified vision for safer, smarter and more efficient port operations.