About the British Marine Federation
The British Marine Federation (BMF) is the trade association for
the leisure and small commercial marine industry.
We represent businesses involved in:
- Leisure boats - seagoing and inland
- Commercial workboats
- Superyachts
- Hire fleets
And all the equipment and services needed for those craft.
Our members come from over 4300 businesses in today's UK leisure
and small commercial marine markets. The turnover of those markets
is worth £2.952 billion.
Our mission statement states that we will:
...create, develop and resource high quality services, benefits
and commercial activities to promote our industry and its products
and work with our members to achieve sustainable growth in a
multinational environment.
So, on behalf of our members we:
- Promote the marine industry
- Provide showcases for its products, here and overseas
- Liaise with Governments, Authorities and Agencies
- Conduct research on UK and International marine markets
- Provide technical, regulatory and manufacturing information and
advice
- Provide strategy, advice and practical assistance on
environmental issues
- Assist with training and recruitment
- Advise and represent on legal and financial matters
The British Marine Federation is a company limited by guarantee.
Its principal trading activity is promoting the boating industry
and the organisation and promotion of exhibitions. The Federation
is funded from member subscriptions and from its exhibitions.