BMF Sector Specific Projects
Projects on behalf of our
Associations on different sectors of the industry are
considered during each year’s business plan.
The Key Performance Indicators Report contains revenue and
employment by sector here, while other
specific sector information is available below.
MARINA OCCUPANCY SURVEY
Between 19 February and 8 March 2013, a survey was undertaken
amongst businesses to get a snapshot of supply and demand for
marina berths. See full results here
SUPERYACHT UK
SECTOR REPORT
An annual project on behalf of
Superyacht UK determines the value of this sector and
identifies trends in the design, build, supply chain and
service of yachts over 24 metres load line length within the UK
market.
Download the latest results for 2011/12 here and previous
versions are available to members in the Archive area (log in required).
There are also individual country reports available on the core
superyacht countries of Germany, Holland, Italy and US
available). Click here
INLAND BOAT HIRE
A survey undertaken on behalf of
APCO determines the number of hire boats available on the
inland waterways in 2011 at a total level and by
region, occupancy rates and future
trends. 
ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF MARINAS
Individual reports have been conducted on marinas on behalf

of
TYHA
which includes number of marinas and berths
available and economic benefits of marinas.
Economic Benefits of Inland
Marinas (2008)
Economic Benefits of Coastal Marinas
(2007)
In addition, marina and moorings audits for coastal and inland
from 2003/4 are available to members in the Archive area (log in required)
ENGINE & PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SALES

A quarterly project for
MEEMA
tracks inboard diesel
engine sales (for contributors only)
International outboard and personal watercraft unit sales
are available in the ICOMIA Global Statisitics Book which is free
to access for BMF Members here