Tell me all about your business, what do you do at...
Do you have any exciting new products or announcements on the horizon...
What pain points and/or challenges are you facing...
2. Do you exhibit at SIBS?
Great! As a British Marine member, you get ???
Let's work out how much you save. How much is your stand space?
3. We work with over 1,200 marine businesses like yours, including companies X, Y, Z (highlight competitors and/or potential customers here), mind if I quickly run through why they value British Marine membership?
4. In addition to this, we have loads of sector-specific membership benefits. Mind if I run through a few of these with you?
When asked, these are the top reasons why members of each of the following sectorial associations choose to join and remain within membership.
Superyacht UK
1. Networking & Collaboration
Sector networking opportunities and events
Opportunities to tap into our strategic partners' networks, including with the BBGA (British Business & General Aviation Association), Monaco Cluster and the Barcelona Cluster
2. Discounts & Savings
Discounted tickets to the annual Superyacht UK Technical Seminar
Affordable exhibiting opportunities within the Superyacht Pavilion at METS and at the Monaco Yacht Show
3. Business Representation
To shape and influence sector-specific legislation & regulations
UK Government industry representation via our public affairs team
4. Business Support
Access to our technical department for sector-specific technical updates, guidance & consultations
Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
VAT and customs guidance
Crisis management support
Dispute resolution service
5. Marketing & Promotion
Featured listing on the SYUK website
Access to the British Marine association logo, a distinguished mark of excellence and industry leadership
6. Supporting Industry Growth
Supporting our industry through initiatives like the SYUK Young Designer Competition
The Yacht Harbour Association
1. Networking & Collaboration
Sector networking opportunities and events, including the annual TYHA marina conference.
2. Business Support
Marina specific guidance, codes of practice and compliance support
Access to standard contract templates, including berthing agreements
Legal, H&S and Crisis management support
Data and market insights (e.g. Marina & Moorings report)
3. Discounts & Savings
Exhibitor discount at the Southampton International Boat Show
Discounted marina specific professional development courses, including the intermediate, advanced and certified marina management courses (IMM, AMM & CMM), and certified marina Professional course (CMP)
Stay up to date with the ‘Fore and Aft’ magazine
4. Marketing & Promotion
Marina recognition via the Gold Anchor and Clean Marina schemes
Opportunity to enter into the Marina of the Year awards
Featured ‘Find A Marina’ listing on the TYHA website
Marine Trades Association
1. Networking & Collaboration
Sector networking opportunities and events, including the MTA annual dinner & Awards evening
2. Discounts & Savings
Exhibitor discount at the Southampton International Boat Show
Discounted industry training & jobs board
3. Marketing & Promotion
Support at overseas trade shows inc. the British Pavilion at Metstrade
Access to the British Marine association logo, a distinguished mark of excellence and industry leadership
4. Business Support
Technical updates and consultations
Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
Crisis management support
Industry stats and market research
VAT and customs guidance
Standard contracts
Dispute resolution service
5. Business representation
UK Government industry representation via our public affairs team
Boat Builders Association
1. Discounts & Savings
Exhibitor discount at the Southampton International Boat Show
Discounted training, including the Recreational Craft Regulations Awareness and Li-Ion courses
2. Networking & Collaboration
Sector networking opportunities and events
3. Business Support
VAT and customs guidance
Standard contracts, including Stock Boat Sale and Construction of a new boat agreements
UK Government industry representation via our public affairs team
5. Marketing & Promotion
Access to the British Marine association logo, a distinguished mark of excellence and industry leadership
Featured listing on the British Marine website
Professional Services Association
1. Networking & Collaboration
Industry networking opportunities and events, including the Professional Services CPD Day and charity events
2. Business representation
UK Government industry representation to ensure your voice is heard at the highest level
3. Discounts & Savings
Exhibitor discount at the Southampton International Boat Show
Discounted industry-specific training
4. Business support services
Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
Reliable crisis management assistance to protect your business when challenges arise
VAT and Customs guidance
Industry specific statistics and market research
Post vacancies onto our industry Jobs Board
5. Marketing & Promotion
Showcase your membership with the British Marine association logo, a distinguished mark of excellence and industry leadership
Inland Association
1. Business representation
Shaping and influencing legislation and regulation through strategic partners with The Canal & River Trust, The Broads Authority, Environmental Agency, Scottish Canals and Fund Britain’s Waterways
UK Government industry representation to ensure your voice is heard at the highest level
2. Networking & Collaboration
Industry networking opportunities and events, including the Inland Conference
Join specialist steering groups such as the Technical and Northfork Broads groups
3. Compliance & Guidance
Hire boat specific guidance, codes of practice and compliance support
Recognition through the Quality Accredited Boatyard scheme accreditation
4. Training & Development
Discounted industry-specific training, including the Hire Boat Code, Stability Testing and Recreational Craft Regulations (RCR) awareness
5. Business support services
Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
Reliable crisis management assistance to protect your business when challenges arise
6. Marketing & Promotion
Showcase your membership with the British Marine association logo, a distinguished mark of excellence and industry leadership
Commercial Marine
1. Business representation
Influence and receive technical assistance on key domestic and international industry standards and legislation. Including the Sport & Pleasure Vessel Code (SPVC) & Maritime Labour Convention.
Have your say at the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) committee meetings
UK Government industry representation via our public affairs team
2. Discounts & Savings
Exhibiting opportunities. Including Seawork and the British Pavillion at Metstrade
3. Business support services
Technical updates and consultations
Stay informed with funding opportunities
Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
Access to our decarbonisation Hub
Contract templates inc. Agreement for the construction of a new boat
VAT and Customs guidance
Crisis management support
4. Networking & Collaboration
Sector networking opportunities and events
5. Marketing & Promotion
Showcase your membership with the British Marine association logo, a distinguished mark of excellence and industry leadership
Passenger Boat Association
1. Business representation
Representation on the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Inland Navigation Authorities’ committees
UK Government industry representation via our public affairs team
2. Business support services
Technical updates, guidance, support and consultations
Association-specific industry guidance documents. Including the High Speed Passenger Vessel (HSPV) Voluntary Code of Practice
Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
Access to the Marine Lawyer Referral scheme
Crisis management support
Contract templates. Including the Passenger Boat Operator T&Cs for up to 12 passengers
3. Networking & Collaboration
Sector networking opportunities and events. Including the Passenger Boat Conference
4. Discounts & Savings
Discounted training. Including the Welcome Afloat, Marine Safety Management, sector specific CPD modules and advice on relevant apprenticeship programs
5. Marketing & Promotion
Showcase your membership with the British Marine association logo, a distinguished mark of excellence and industry leadership
Boat Retailers and Brokers Association
1. Networking & Collaboration
Sector and industry specific networking opportunities and events, including those held in conjunction with our strategic partner ABYA
2. Discounts & Savings
Exhibitor discount at the Southampton International Boat Show
3. Training & Development
Discounted industry-specific training, which includes the Practical Yacht Brokers course and a Certified Professional Brokers pathway
Access to a sector-specific webinar series, which is led by subject matter experts
4. Business Support
Standard contracts, including Condition of Sale and Brokerage agreements
Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
Access to the Marine Lawyer Referral scheme
Crisis management support
VAT and Customs guidance
Industry stats and market research
Dispute resolution service
5. Marketing & Promotion
Access to promotional British Marine association logos
Electrical and Electronics Association
1. Training & Development
Discounted sector specific training courses that keep our members up to date with the latest products, installation methods, and the high standards of the BMEEA Code of Practice, along with reduced rates on sector-specific training leading to recognised BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical or Electronics Installer qualifications
2. Business Support
Unlimited 24/7 access to a professional legal helpline
Access to a dedicated dispute-resolution service
Crisis-management support when you need it most
Expert VAT guidance to help you stay compliant
3. Marketing & Promotion
Use of the British Marine association logo and sector-specific qualification badges to demonstrate professionalism and credibility
B2C and B2B visibility through the ‘Find A Marina’ listing
Access to British Marine promotional assets for enhanced brand recognition
4. Networking & Collaboration
Sector specific networking opportunities and events
Propulsion and Equipment Association
1. Networking & Collaboration
Industry networking opportunities and events
Sector networking opportunities and events
2. Discounts & Savings
Exhibitor discount at the Southampton International Boat Show
Discounted industry-specific training
3. Business Support
Specialist VAT and Customs guidance
Technical updates and consultations
Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
Dispute resolution service
4. Business representation
UK Government industry representation via our public affairs team
5. Marketing & Promotion
Support at overseas trade shows inc. the British Pavilion at Metstrade
Showcase your membership with the British Marine association logo, a distinguished mark of excellence and industry leadership
Access to Boating
1. Discounts & Savings
Exhibitor discount at the Southampton International Boat Show
2. Networking & Collaboration
Industry networking opportunities and events
Joining the Access to Boating working group and helping to shape the future of boating and watersports
3. Marketing & Promotion
Showcase your membership with the British Marine association logo, a distinguished mark of excellence and industry leadership
Business listing both on the British Marine and OnTheWater.co.uk websites
4. Business representation
UK Government industry representation via our public affairs team
5. Business support services
Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
Reliable crisis management assistance to protect your business when challenges arise
VAT and Customs guidance
Industry specific statistics and market research
Post vacancies onto our industry Jobs Board
5. Shall we find out what British Marine membership would could for your organisation?
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6. Sound good? Great! Let me grab a few details from you and I’ll ask someone from our Membership Services team to give you a call to finalise your membership.
