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Latest BMF News

• 5/17/2012
  BMF Golf Society Winners
  Wednesday 9 May saw over 30 BMF members and thier guests enjoy a round of golf at the Old Thorns Golf Club, Hampshire.
• 5/17/2012
  BMF Commercial Marine is going to Seawork 2012
  With only a few days to go, the British Marine Federation (BMF) and BMF Commercial Marine are getting geared up and prepared for Seawork International 2012.
• 5/17/2012
  Attention - Bankers Draft Fraud
  The BMF would like to make all members and the industry aware of a recent scam concerning bankers drafts. Please read on to find out what has been reported.
• 5/17/2012
  New Chairman for BMF Thames Valley
  The recent BMF Thames Valley AGM saw Mike Gates CMM step down as chairman after three year to hand over to Russell Chase of Farncombe Boat House who will take up the position as of July 1.
• 5/17/2012
  Recognition for British Superyacht Excellence
  British Marine Federation (BMF) and Superyacht UK (SYUK) members have been recognised for their excellence in superyacht build and design at the recent seventh annual World Superyacht Awards.
• 5/17/2012
  New Members Elected for BMF Management and NBS Boards
  At this week’s BMF Council meeting, the elections for Management Board and National Boat Shows Board took place. We’re delighted to welcome three new members to the Boards, and also congratulate three members for their re-elections.
• 5/17/2012
  Member Opportunity: On The Water
  The On The Water Team invites BMF members to get involved with the On The Water project this summer at the Beale Park Show 2012.
• 5/17/2012
  Apply Now for Your Space in the New Show Layout at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show 2013
  Application forms for the 2013 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show have been flooding back in. For those of you who are still to send back your forms please do so in order to secure your ideal stand space at the Show.
• 5/15/2012
  BMF appoints Howard Pridding as Chief Executive Officer
  The British Marine Federation (BMF) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Howard Pridding as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Rob Stevens from 1 October 2012.
• 5/10/2012
  Success in Troon at the Intermediate Marina Managers Course
  The British Marine Federation (BMF) in conjunction with The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), presented the GMI endorsed Intermediate Marina Managers (IMM) course in Troon, Scotland on 17 - 20 April.
• 5/10/2012
  BMF German Industry Seminar
  The British Marine Federation is hosting the first seminar focused on the German marine market this summer. The seminar will highlight many key industry topics and examine the best routes to market via OEM's and distributors.
• 5/10/2012
  SYUK AGM and Networking Event
  The 2012 Superyacht UK networking event, incorporating the Annual General Meeting (AGM), is to take place on Thursday 24 May, at Ince & Co, London.

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Industry Careers and Jobs

The leisure marine industry is very diverse and there is a huge range of career opportunities available.

Find out all about these as well as advice on entry routes into your chosen career, marine qualifications and training courses.