WITH a history dating back to 1949, Seascape Marine Services is celebrating a 75-year milestone, marking a journey of resilience and adaptation that saw the company develop from origins within Industrial Machinery Supplies (IMS), with MAN Diesel Engines as a key partner.
Now, as the local distributor for Yanmar and other international brands including Hamilton Jet, Kohler Generators, Zipwake, Cox diesel outboards, Halyard, Neander DTorque, Exalto, Flexofold and Eliche Radice, Seascape has built a reputation within the power and propulsion space.
Seascape’s brands have propelled their success within both the leisure as well as commercial boat market and, director, James De Jong attributes their own accomplishments to the achievements of the boat building sector.
Drawing on their long track record in servicing the industry, Seascape holds significant stock to minimise engine downtime for clients.
He also emphasises the importance of their long association with Yanmar.
“Seascape took on the Yanmar agency in 1983 to support the demand in the leisure boat market,” he says, adding that the company benefits from Yanmar’s continuous research and development. “We are extremely fortunate to work with them.”
With over 110 years’ experience in engine technology Yanmar recently launched the electric E-Saildrive range, which provides a seamless transition to electric power through a straight forward installation platform.
This product launch aligns with Yanmar’s 2050 Green Challenge to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions in their business activities and achieve a net zero impact by circulating resources.
“We are seeing the fruits of this initiative through Yanmars electric propulsion program, hybrid systems, HVO as an alternative fuel and hydrogen fuel cell technology testing,” says De Jong who looks forward to introducing these to the local boating market to provide greener propulsion solutions.
For De Jong, who has been at the forefront of Seascape’s growth over the last two decades, it is this mix of brands, people and service that has underscored their success – and which is destined to see Seascape continue to provide an important value proposition for many more milestones going forward.
