Membership Benefits

Members of the BMF can take advantage of our services free of charge as part of the subscription fee. Some of the advice and information we offer is limited to the member log-in area.  

Here is a summary of member benefits:

  • Access to training grants
  • Preferential rates for our organised training courses  
  • Technical advice on issues that could affect your business including RCD, MCA codes, BSS, new legislation and standards
  • Health & Safety guidance
  • Planning advice to members
  • Access to complimentary or discounted statistics and market research for both the UK and International marine markets
  • Free 24 hour telephone legal advice
  • Access to legal advice website covering Employment Law, Tax & VAT, Health & Safety documents and templates, and a contract generation and review service
  • Legal agreements and standard business documents available online via this website 
  • Access to many money saving commercial benefits including preferential rate credit card processing and private healthcare and many more business products and services at discounted rates
  • Financial support to help you attend overseas boat shows
  • Regular informative publications to help you keep abreast of current issues including a quarterly technical report
  • Weekly E-Newsletter 'BMF Latest News'
  • Exhibitor discounts at our UK boat shows, including PSP Southampton and Tullett Prebon London International Boat Shows 
  • Access to members-only lounge at our boat shows
  • Six complimentary National Boat Shows tickets per year, and additional trade tickets available at reduced rates
  • Free entry and listing on our website
  • Online advice and publications available in members only area
  • Opportunities to meet other members through Region and Group Association meetings and events held on a regular basis to exchange news, information and contacts