Welcome to the British Marine Federation

This website provides an interesting and valuable resource for members of the BMF, boaters and those needing to know more about our industry and the Federation.

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Latest BMF News

• 15/12/2011
  Job Vacancy - International Executive
  We are looking to recruit an International Executive whose role will be to project manage a number of events on the international programme.
• 15/12/2011
  British Waterways Marinas Awarded with Gold Anchors
  Earlier this year, British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) took the decision to participate in the Gold Anchor Award Scheme.
• 15/12/2011
  BRBA Backing BMF to re-lobby on VAT Status for Second Hand Boats
  At the meeting of the BMF Council on 8 November the issue of proving VAT Status on Second Hand Boats was raised by the Boat Retailers and Brokers Association’s (BRBA) Chairman Dominic Smulders.
• 15/12/2011
  Financial Advice for Exporters
  Getting paid and dealing with trade finance is fundamental to doing business successfully overseas. It’s no use getting orders from around the world if you don’t end up with the money in your bank at the end of it all but how do you go about this?
• 15/12/2011
  BMF welcome new South Regional Executive to the team
  BMF are delighted to announce a new member of the team, Sue Maynard.
• 15/12/2011
  The deadline for ordering your Trade Tickets and passes is TOMORROW
  The closing date for ordering Trade Tickets and passes for the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show is 16th December – so make sure you order them today.
• 15/12/2011
  Free VAT Surgery for BMF Members and Exhibitors at Tullett Prebon London Boat Show 2012
  Following from the success of previous years BMF VAT Adviser, Robert Warne will again be on hand to help with any queries during his VAT Surgery on Tuesday 10 January in the BMF Members & Exhibitors Lounge.
• 15/12/2011
  UKTI Opportunities at Tullett Prebon London Boat Show
  If you are considering exporting your goods or services around the globe, you could benefit from a free 40 minute one-to-one meeting with UKTI specialist Marine Market Experts during the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show.
• 15/12/2011
  Adrian Waddams joins Transport KTN as Marine Specialist
  The Transport Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) is funding sector specialist roles in each of the automotive, rail and marine sectors to ensure that there is positive and direct engagement between the KTN and the constituent sectors.
• 15/12/2011
  New Certification Pathway For Marina Professionals
  A new professional development program has been launched by the Global Marina Institute (GMI), a partnership between the British Marine Federation and Marina Industries Association of Australia.
• 15/12/2011
  Activity & updates recently confirmed for Tullett Prebon London Boat Show
  To keep you up to date with all activity that’s taking place for the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show at ExCeL, please read on.
• 08/12/2011
  The Latest Report on International Markets – available FREE for BMF Members
  Normally a cost of €300 to BMF Members, the BMF has purchased the publishing rights to this newly released edition of this international report so members can download it for free.

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Industry Careers and Jobs

The leisure marine industry is very diverse and there is a huge range of career opportunities available.

Find out all about these as well as advice on entry routes into your chosen career, marine qualifications and training courses.