SEASCAPE MARINE SERVICES

Seascape Marine Services has spent more than 75 years keeping Africa’s maritime industry moving. As the South African distributor for Yanmar, HamiltonJet, Rehlko and other premium brands, Seascape gives operators across the continent direct access to genuine parts and manufacturer-backed support, drawn from a global network spanning over 150 countries. The company overhauls, maintains and services main and auxiliary engines, turbochargers and reduction gearboxes from every major diesel engine manufacturer, and its engineers operate 24/7, 365 days a year, backed by a fully equipped Cape Town service centre. Seascape’s direct manufacturer relationships mean fast turnaround with minimal delays, wherever the job is. A leading supplier to South Africa’s boatbuilding industry, Seascape Marine Services returns to ABC as a Premier Partner for 2026.

FFS

FFS has supplied South Africa’s energy sector since 1974, growing from a single waste-oil recovery operation into a nationwide network of processing plants, storage depots and terminals. Its marine division, FFS Marine, provides round-the-clock bunkering at ports and designated berths including the V&A Waterfront and Elbow Quay, serving vessels up to 40 metres alongside flexible truck-delivered refuelling. FFS Marine also arranges duty-free bunkers for visiting superyachts through its network of international fuel traders, managing the documentation required to keep each call efficient. A Level 1 B-BBEE contributor with over 300 employees nationwide, FFS holds ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certification across its operations. Now marking 50 years in business, FFS joins ABC 2026 as a Premier Partner.

PESTO SEA GROUP SOUTH AFRICA

Pesto Sea Group has been one of Italy’s leading superyacht agencies since its founding in Genoa in 1966, when Captain Giuliano Pesto began providing clearances, formalities and concierge services to visiting yachts. Now run by the third generation of the Pesto family, the company has grown into a full-service group spanning clearances, bunkering, hospitality and marina support for vessels up to 150 metres, with offices across Liguria and further afield in Venice, Naples and Rome. In 2026, Pesto Sea Group opened its first directly managed international office, Pesto Sea Group South Africa, based in Cape Town — a clear signal of confidence in the city’s development as a superyacht destination. Pesto Sea Group returns as a sponsor to ABC 2026 as a Premier Partner, bringing six decades of superyacht agency expertise to a market it’s now investing in directly.

DAN-BUNKERING

Dan-Bunkering has been a global fuel solutions partner to the maritime industry since its founding in 1981. The company specialises in bunker fuel, marine lubricants, alternative fuels and financial services, drawing on a team of more than 90 fuel experts across its local offices worldwide to support customers in every market, port and time zone. Dan-Bunkering’s South African office is based in Bellville, Cape Town, part of a global network built on decades of experience pioneering the bunker trading business. The company’s scale and reach make it a trusted supplier for vessels operating along the African coast and beyond. Dan-Bunkering joins ABC 2026 as a Premier Partner, bringing global fuel trading expertise to the conversation about growing Africa’s marine economy.

FLEXITEEK

Flexiteek is the maker of Flexiteek 3, the latest evolution in synthetic boat decking, engineered to look and feel like real teak while offering greater durability and easier upkeep. Its Tritone range sets a new standard for multi-tone, realistic decking, and Flexiteek is the only third-generation synthetic decking manufactured using non-fossil-fuel-derived, sustainable PVC — building on more than 25 years of innovation in marine decking. The company also supplies Wilks Marine fendering and rub rails. Trusted by leading OEM boatbuilders and professionals worldwide, Flexiteek is backed by a global network of fabricators and resellers serving every major marine region, including South Africa. An Industry Partner at ABC 2026, Flexiteek brings its innovative, responsibly made decking systems to Africa’s growing recreational marine sector.

POWERSOL

Powersol is a Cape Town-based technical distributor of premium marine electrical and propulsion systems, serving the marine leisure, yacht and automotive/RV markets since 2012. The company is a preferred supplier to OEMs including Balance Catamarans, Nexus Yachts and Southern Wind Shipyard, and represents the full Victron Energy ecosystem alongside Hella Marine, Sleipner bow thrusters, OceanLED lighting, Rim Drive Technologies, Scanstrut and Seaview Blinds. Powersol works directly with yacht builders and vessel owners to design and specify integrated power and propulsion solutions that maximise efficiency and reduce carbon footprint without compromising performance. Its technical depth, paired with a genuine commitment to sustainability, sets it apart as a specification partner rather than simply a supplier. Powersol joins ABC 2026 as an Industry Partner.

NCS SOUTH AFRICA

NCS South Africa is the largest manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins in Africa, headquartered in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, with a strong presence across East and West Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Formed through the 2022 merger of NCS Resins, Ferro Coating Resins and Ferro Dispersions, the company operates as part of the Bud Group and manufactures the Norpol, Polylite, Hydrex and Dion resin brands under a technology licence with Reichhold, the world’s largest polyester resin manufacturer, alongside gelcoats, pigment pastes and fibreglass accessories. Its Technical Services division provides applications support and materials testing to customers across construction, marine, sanitaryware and other sectors. NCS South Africa joins ABC 2026 as an Industry Partner, bringing decades of resin manufacturing expertise to a boatbuilding industry it already supplies at scale.

GULF CRAFT

Gulf Craft has grown from a small boatyard in Ajman, UAE, founded in 1982, into one of the world’s top ten superyacht builders. The company entered the luxury market in 1992 and now builds under four brands — Majesty Yachts, Nomad, Oryx and SilverCraft — spanning craft from 9 to 56 metres, including the Majesty 175, the world’s largest composite-production megayacht. Operating vertically integrated shipyards in the UAE and the Maldives with more than 1,600 staff, Gulf Craft has delivered over 10,000 hulls and continues expanding its global dealer network. Gulf Craft joins ABC 2026 as an Industry Partner, with the company’s Erwin Bamps joining the programme as a keynote speaker to share insights on building a global yacht manufacturing brand from the ground up.

AJAX SYSTEMS

Ajax Systems is an international technology company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, serving more than 4.5 million end users and 330,000 professional users across over 180 countries. Its product portfolio spans 280 devices covering intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and automation, offering end-to-end protection for objects of any scale. Ajax’s wireless systems combine advanced detection technology with straightforward installation and monitoring — qualities increasingly relevant to the marine environment, from marinas to vessels themselves. As an Industry Partner at ABC 2026, Ajax Systems brings its expertise in intrusion, fire and surveillance technology to a sector where security and safety are becoming ever more central to operations, both ashore and afloat.

YAMAHA

Yamaha Marine South Africa is the official distributor of Yamaha Marine products. It is a leading provider of premium marine and personal watercraft solutions, offering an extensive portfolio of outboard motors, WaveRunners, boats, marine accessories and genuine Yamaha parts. With a reputation built on innovation, performance, quality, and durability, Yamaha serves a diverse customer base ranging from leisure boaters and watersports enthusiasts to professional anglers, commercial operators, and marine businesses. Supported by a nationwide dealer and service network, Yamaha Marine South Africa is dedicated to delivering exceptional products, expert support, and unforgettable on-water experiences that inspire adventure, enable livelihoods, and connect people to the water.

ULLMAN SAILS

Ullman Sails is a global leader in sailmaking, with more than 50 years of experience delivering custom, high-performance sails across more than 25 countries. Its international network of lofts and dealers is united by a shared commitment to craftsmanship, combining experienced sailmakers, designers and decorated sailors to ensure every sail meets exacting standards of performance and durability. Through a unique licensing model, Ullman empowers local businesses while maintaining the integrity of the global Ullman brand — reflected in its Cape Town loft, among the largest in the Ullman network. Covering racing, cruising, one-design, sail support, canvas and repairs, Ullman Sails returns to ABC 2026 as a Session Sponsor, continuing its support for the conference since its inaugural edition.

PANTAENIUS INSURANCE

For more than 60 years, Pantaenius Sail & Motor Yacht Insurance has been a trusted name in specialist yacht and pleasure craft insurance, protecting boat owners and their vessels around the world. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and still family-owned, Pantaenius combines decades of marine insurance expertise with a personal, long-term approach to client service. Its experienced teams take the time to understand each vessel, its cruising profile and its owner’s individual needs, delivering tailored insurance solutions backed by specialist marine knowledge, responsive claims support and an established international network — from coastal cruising to extended offshore passages. Pantaenius covers everything from sail and motor yachts through to superyachts. As a Session Sponsor at ABC 2026, Pantaenius brings its global insurance expertise to a market it sees as increasingly important to African boating’s future.

AKZONOBEL

AkzoNobel is a global paints and coatings company whose yacht coatings brands, International and Awlgrip, are recognised worldwide as the standard against which others are measured. For more than a century, International has been creating innovative coating solutions to protect, beautify and improve the performance of pleasure craft above and below the waterline, while Awlgrip’s topside finishing systems — built on more than 50 years of formulation expertise — are the benchmark in the professional yacht topsides segment. Active in more than 150 countries, AkzoNobel pairs a world-class product portfolio with technical support for applicators and boat owners alike, with coatings protecting vessels from weekend cruisers to superyachts. AkzoNobel joins ABC 2026 as a Session Sponsor, bringing global coatings expertise to Africa’s boatbuilding and yacht maintenance sector.

SABBEX

SABBEX, the South African Boat Builders Export Council, is the national industry body representing South Africa’s boating sector, registered with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Its mission is to promote South Africa as a globally competitive and reputable boatbuilding nation, bringing together boatbuilders, marine manufacturers, service providers and suppliers under a single coordinated framework. SABBEX supports members with export marketing, market access and skills development, and represents the country internationally as a full member of ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations. South Africa’s boatbuilders, among them some of the world’s leading catamaran manufacturers, rely on SABBEX to open doors internationally and champion the industry’s interests at home. SABBEX partners with ABC 2026 on its Site Visits programme, connecting delegates directly with South Africa’s boatbuilding capability.

VETUS

VETUS Maxwell is a leading global marine equipment manufacturer specialising in complete onboard boat systems, engines, and heavy-duty anchoring and mooring solutions. Designed for recreational vessels, superyachts and light commercial craft, VETUS is renowned for robust engineering, seamless system integration and worldwide support, spanning electric propulsion, thruster systems and Maxwell anchoring systems. In South Africa, VETUS Maxwell SA distributes and supports this range for the local market, giving boat owners and builders access to a globally trusted brand backed by local service and stock. VETUS Maxwell sponsors ABC 2026’s Networking Drinks, giving delegates the chance to connect over a relaxed evening while the company brings its expertise in anchoring, mooring and onboard systems to a growing African audience.

MDM – RAYMARINE

MDM (Marine Distribution & Manufacturing) is the sole South African distributor for Raymarine, a division of Teledyne FLIR. Founded in 1998, MDM has represented the Raymarine brand, through its earlier incarnations as Nautech, Autohelm and Raytheon, for close to 40 years, making it one of the longest-standing single-brand marine electronics distributors in the country. Based in Cape Town with a national dealer network of certified installers and technicians, MDM supplies and supports Raymarine’s full range of navigation, communication and instrumentation systems for boat owners, builders and commercial operators. A returning sponsor since ABC’s inaugural edition, MDM sponsors the Coffee Station at ABC 2026, giving delegates a place to pause and connect between sessions.

OSCULATI

Osculati is the leading company in Italy and one among the most important companies in Europe in the marine accessory market. More than 22000 catalogue references and the availability of 96% of them make Osculati’s stock department the largest marine accessory stock in Europe and one of the most well-stocked in the world. Osculati is the distributor of the leading international brands but it also boasts a production of over 7000 articles, designed and developed by the company’s Design & Engineering department. Now as before, our company is the guiding light for professionals and pleasure boaters: 70% of the orders from EC are shipped the day following their reception and 30% even the same day as more than 96% of the catalogue items are available on stock for a stock value of approximately € 42 million.

Osculati is a Lunch Sponsor for ABC 2026.

AA BADENHORST WYNE

A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines is a small, family-run wine producer on Kalmoesfontein farm in the Paardeberg, in South Africa’s Swartland region. Cousins Adi and Hein Badenhorst bought the farm in 2008 and have built a reputation for distinctive, traditionally made wines from old bush vines planted in the 1950s and 60s — a full-bodied white blend built around Chenin Blanc, and a mineral, Southern Rhône-style red blend, alongside the more widely known Secateurs range. Farmed organically and biodynamically, the vineyards are worked with minimal intervention, and winemaking follows traditional methods, from whole-bunch pressing to fermentation in old oak, concrete and open wooden vats. AA Badenhorst Wyne supports ABC 2026’s Hospitality offering, bringing a taste of the Swartland’s winemaking heritage to delegates over the two days of the conference.

ROYAL CAPE YACHT CLUB

Royal Cape Yacht Club is one of South Africa’s oldest and most active yacht clubs, founded in 1905 as the Table Bay Yacht Club and granted its Royal Charter in 1914. Located in the Port of Cape Town beneath Table Mountain, the club is home to more than 3,000 members and hosts the country’s premier keelboat regattas, including the Cape to Rio and South Atlantic Races it has run since inception. Beyond racing, RCYC offers a first-class restaurant, bar and event spaces overlooking the marina, along with a sailing academy that develops the next generation of sailors. Known affectionately as the “Tavern of the Seas,” Royal Cape Yacht Club supports ABC 2026’s Hospitality offering, bringing more than a century of Cape Town maritime tradition to the conference.

VICTRON ENERGY

Victron Energy has built a global reputation for reliable power electronics since its founding in the Netherlands in 1975. The company designs and manufactures a full ecosystem of power conversion equipment — sinewave inverters, inverter/chargers, battery chargers, DC/DC converters, transfer switches and battery monitors — built for marine, off-grid, mobile and industrial applications, with more than a million units produced annually. Victron’s products are known for their transformer-based reliability, surge capacity and integration with the VictronConnect app, which allows monitoring and configuration from a phone or tablet. The brand is already well known to South African boat owners, distributed locally by several technical partners. Victron Energy joins ABC 2026 as an Exhibitor, bringing its own team to meet the local market directly.

RESINX

ResinX is a South African supplier of composite chemistry, distributing a comprehensive range of polyester resins, gelcoats, catalysts, pigments, reinforcements and processing equipment to the local composites industry. Its polyester resin range is among the most widely used in South Africa for fibreglass lamination, swimming pool construction and marine applications, offered alongside vinyl ester and epoxy systems through sister company Duroplastics. ResinX positions itself as a one-stop shop for composite chemistry, supplying everything from general-purpose gelcoats and flowcoats to specialised resins for resin infusion and RTM processes.

ResinX joins ABC 2026 as an Exhibitor, bringing its composite chemistry expertise to boatbuilders, repairers and fabricators across the region.

IMCI

The International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) is an EU-based, independent non-profit association notified by the European Commission for the CE certification of recreational craft, engines and components. Established in 1993, IMCI has worked with thousands of clients worldwide, assessing the compliance of boats, marinas, companies, products and business professionals against internationally recognised standards of quality and safety. Its product portfolio spans CE and ISO certification, watercraft inspections under the NMMA Boat & Yacht Certification Program, and marina certification under its Blue Star Marina standard.

IMCI joins ABC 2026 as an Exhibitor, bringing global certification expertise to the conference.

In addition to our dedicated exhibitors, many of ABC 2026’s sponsors will also be exhibiting on-site. Visit their stands to connect directly with:

SPONSORING EXHIBITORS

Premier Partners

• Dan Bunkering
• FFS Refiners
• Seascape Marine Services
• Pesto Sea Group South Africa

Industry Partners

• Powersol
• Ajax Systems
• NCS South Africa
• Gulf Craft

Supporting Partner

• Yamaha Marine South Africa