Who Are The BMF?

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

The BMF currently supports over 1400 member companies, providing them with networking events, a common voice in government, adds credibility to businesses, access to market statistics and reports, promotes members businesses and a dedicated team of experts are always on hand.

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Latest BMF News

• 5/17/2012
  BMF Golf Society Winners
  31 BMF members and their guests had a great day of golf at Old Thorns golf club despite the weather.
• 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.
• 5/10/2012
  BMF Member, Beta Marine celebrates 25 successful years in the marine business
  Beta Marine opened the doors of its Quedgeley headquarters on Friday (4 April) to celebrate 25 years of successful business in the marine engine market with an awards event presided over by Neil Carmichael MP, Member of Parliament for Stroud.
• 5/10/2012
  BMF Member on Display at the V&A in British Design Innovation Showcase
  British Marine Federation (BMF) member, Topper International's, Topper dinghy along with the Concorde, an e-type Jag and the iMac are all included in possibly the most comprehensive survey of post-war British innovation and design ever staged.
• 5/3/2012
  BMF TRAINING GRANTS – have you claimed yours?
  Being a member of the British Marine Federation brings with it a string of benefits and one of those is that you can apply for training grants.
• 5/3/2012
  Business Building Success at the Singapore Yacht Show
  Over 10 UK companies took part in the Singapore Yacht Show and Conference last week (27 - 29 April 2012) taking advantage of the SYUK and UKTI lounge.
• 5/3/2012
  Your Opinion is Needed - Improving Awareness of Government Scheme to Reduce UK Unemployment
  How aware are you of government-led programmes to reduce UK unemployment by helping the unemployed, the young and apprentices into work? This is your chance to put your views and opinions forward.
• 5/3/2012
  New Green Guide for Marinas
  A new guide to help marina managers get to grips with environmental legislation and improve waste, energy and water management has been launched by The Green Blue, the environment programme for the British Marine Federation (BMF) and RYA.
• 5/3/2012
  Irish Marina Gains Gold Anchors
  Waterford City Marina in Waterford, Ireland has been awarded with three gold anchors under the Gold Anchor Award Scheme through The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).

Join Us And Over 1400 Others…

Membership of the BMF brings a wealth of benefits as well as invaluable networking opportunities and the knowledge that you are supporting your industry.

Join us today to enjoy a range of services and money saving benefits specifically designed for your business and all for an annual fee.

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Training Grants and Subsidised Courses

The BMF delivers a wide range of short courses to our members, ranging from topics such as health and safety to RCD, website maintenance to sales and customer service.

What’s more, the BMF’s Training Grant Scheme allows members to claim back up to 50% of the course costs.

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