FFS Africa returns as sponsor of African Boating Conference 2026

Marine fuels and energy provider FFS Africa is returning as an official sponsor for the African Boating Conference (ABC) 2026, which is due to take place 20–21 October in Cape Town.

As Africa’s marine and superyacht sectors continue to expand, the importance of maritime infrastructure, fuel security and operational capability has become increasingly central to the conversation around sustainable industry growth.

FFS Africa’s continued involvement reflects both its long-standing position within Southern Africa’s maritime ecosystem and its commitment to supporting the future of the continent’s boating economy.

Established in 1974, FFS has evolved into a diversified energy and marine fuels business operating across industrial energy, bunkering, storage and hydrocarbon services. Through its marine division, FFS Marine, the company supports commercial and superyacht operations across multiple southern African ports.

The African Boating Conference will take place at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Its 2026 conference theme, Boating as a Catalyst for Economic Growth, will explore marina and waterfront development, marine tourism, superyacht destination growth, infrastructure investment and regional collaboration.

Cape Town itself is becoming a place of proven delivery, particularly in the refit, repair and aftersales space.

As Africa positions itself more competitively within the global marine and superyacht sectors, companies such as FFS are becoming increasingly integral to enabling vessel movement, operational efficiency and long-range cruising capability throughout the region.

African Boating Conference organiser, Veda Pretorius, says: “Africa’s boating and maritime sectors cannot grow without the operational systems that support them. Reliable fuel supply, port capability and marine services are all essential components of a functioning marine ecosystem. There have been concerns about fuel supply for yachts travelling to the region but FFS have assured us they have enough to supply demand. FFS plays an important role in that environment and we are delighted to welcome them back as a sponsor for ABC 2026.”

FFS Marine currently supplies marine fuel solutions to both local and international vessels and has invested in bunkering infrastructure supporting operations in Cape Town and other Southern African ports.

Its participation reinforces the importance of cross-sector collaboration between marine services, infrastructure providers, tourism stakeholders and government institutions in unlocking the economic potential of Africa’s coastal regions.

The African Boating Conference continues to serve as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and strategic development, bringing together marina developers, government stakeholders, investors, tourism leaders and marine businesses from across Africa and internationally.

Other sponsors named for this year’s event include Synthetic teak decking manufacturer Flexiteek, German-founded marine insurance company Pantaenius, Seascape Marine Services, Ullman Sails and MDM (Marine Distribution & Manufacturing), the distributor for Raymarine in South Africa.