‘British Marine have provided ABC Leisure Group with invaluable support, through representation and via its associations, but also specialist advice such as VAT and Crisis Management’

“This year, we’ve been fortunate enough to find ourselves in the position to hire new staff. As members of British Marine, we took full advantage of their job board and successfully recruited four new members of staff without the added financial pressure of agency fees.”

“The trainer who delivered our bespoke BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician (BMET)​ course was friendly, delivered the course well and with confidence. The course was thorough, informative and relevant to each person who attended. Following completion, the team have found the knowledge gained valuable when performing their duties within the marina. We would recommend training arranged through British Marine and will certainly be booking courses in the future.”

Lippert Marine Group has been heavily involved in the development of the hatch, portlight and glazing standard used in the Recreational Craft Directive, with its brands Lewmar and Trend Marine. British Marine enabled us to explain the impact of Regulations on manufacturers, directly to the Technical Committee defining those standards. We have been able to share insights to ensure that the rule requirements were practical and achievable, and we were pleased to invest our time and expertise to enhance the level of safety provided by them. I am encouraged to see British Marine engaging with the industry on something so central to the R&D of ourselves and our competitors, improving standards which will only benefit our market and customers.

“We were having difficulty in recovering a longstanding debt to our business and then British Marine BusinessCare came to mind. We found the perfect template letters to use and subsequently have received a payment and a payment plan to clear the debt, so really happy with this member service.”

Attending the METS trade show as an exhibitor on the British Marine Pavilion has been a fantastic experience for Makefast. The Pavilion provides a central location for visitors to discover high-quality British businesses, offering invaluable networking opportunities in a vibrant atmosphere.

"I was very impressed by the solid advice that I received from the technical team. Their guidance and expertise allowed me to proceed with my business expansion plans. It’s also reassuring to have access to expert advice should any questions arise in the future. Although I’ve only recently joined, the membership has already shown its value."

“British Marine is our national body and has the power to look after our interests collectively. The British Marine brand also adds cachet and a stamp of approval for members”

Working with British Marine has been a genuinely valuable part of our growth journey at Tack and Jibe. The level of support, insight, and industry connection they provide is exceptional. Their internal and external communications are consistently clear and relevant, while publications like Marine Talk keep us informed and engaged with what’s happening across the sector. It’s clear that a huge amount of effort goes into ensuring members stay connected, informed, and supported.

Beyond this, the events and networking opportunities they facilitate have been incredibly beneficial for our whole team. They create an environment where meaningful relationships can be built and ideas shared, which is invaluable in a fast-moving industry. Being part of British Marine gives us confidence that we’re not only staying aligned with the industry, but actively contributing to it alongside a strong and collaborative community.