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...

Publications

British Excellence GuideBritish Excellence Guide (pdf)   BMF Strategic Plan 2010-2014BMF Strategic Plan 2010-2014
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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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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.

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.