About The BMF

The British Marine Federation (BMF) is the trade association for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry.

It supports around 1,500 member companies, providing members with networking events, a common voice in government, plus a number of benefits, services and discounts...

• › About the BMF
• › Key Facts and Figures

Publications

British Excellence Guide (pdf)

BMF Strategic Plan 2010-2014 (pdf)

Latest BMF News

• 5/17/2013
  RYA REMINDS OF THE NEED TO WEAR KILLS CORDS
  Following the publication of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s Safety Bulletin 1/2013 today the RYA is reminding everyone driving powerboats and RIBs to wear a kill cord.
• 5/16/2013
  Maritime Skills Alliance Wins Prestigious Investment in People Award from Seatrade
  BMF member, the Maritime Skills Alliance has won a prestigious international award for its work to create a suite of apprenticeships for the UK’s maritime sector.
• 5/16/2013
  BMF Member Profile: Power Train Projects
  Power Train Projects (PTP) is a brand new member to the BMF, having just joined at the beginning of May.
• 5/16/2013
  The St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival 2013 Dates Announced
  BMF member, St Katharine Docks has confirmed that it will once again host celebrations to coincide with the Mayor’s Thames Festival 2013.
• 5/16/2013
  Clubs Email Sponsorship & Free Product Promotion Opportunity
  BMF Clubs & Associations newsletter is getting a makeover and we want you to be part of it.
• 5/16/2013
  BMF Membership Awareness Day
  The BMF will be holding a Membership Awareness Day for new members at Marine House, Egham on Wednesday 26 June 2013.
• 5/16/2013
  BMF Vacancy: Head of Technical Services
  We are currently recruiting for a full-time Head of Technical Services to lead the BMF technical team in providing expertise, guidance and effective lobbying on technical and manufacturing issues to support the UK Leisure, Superyacht and Small Commercial Marine Industry.
• 5/16/2013
  Battle of the Classes Pursuit Race Returns
  We are delighted to announce the Battle of the Classes Pursuit Race is returning in 2013.
• 5/13/2013
  INSPIRING BMF MARINA CONFERENCE RECEIVES INCREASED INTERNATIONAL INTEREST
  The 2013 British Marine Federation (BMF) Marina Conference, the ninth annual marine event, sponsored by Walcon Marine commenced on Wednesday 8 May at the scenic Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott, drawing marina professionals from all over the world.
• 5/10/2013
  New Appointment to Global Marina Institute Board
  The Global Marina Institute (GMI) Board met in Sydney recently linked to the Marine13 International Conference and Exhibition.
• 5/10/2013
  Andrew Simpson MBE
  It is with deep sadness and regret that we have received news that Andrew Simpson has died following the capsize of the America’s Cup team boat, Artemis.
• 5/10/2013
  BMF Member hosts Sandbanks Boat Show 2013
  BMF member, Salterns Brokerage and organiser are pleased to announce that once again the highly successful Sandbanks Boat Show will go ahead for its third year in succession.

Press Links

• › See all Press Releases
• › BMF PR Contacts
• › Subscribe to E-mail News
• › See Latest Blogs

Statistics and Market Research

The BMF is a leading organisation for essential information on the marine industry and its markets. From annual Key Performance Indicators to twice yearly trend reports the BMF has all the insight needed on the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry.

• › Key Performance Indicators
• › Marine industry Trends
• › See All Research

Our Shows

Through our show organising arm, National Boat Shows, we produce a series of major boating events across the country that promote our industry and our members.

All money made from these shows is, in turn, reinvested back into the industry through the many activities and services that we provide.

• See Our Shows