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

• 6/21/2012
  Important Information - Export Control Licences
  If you are exporting products out of the UK, be it inside the EU or further afield, you need to be aware of Export Control Licences.
• 6/21/2012
  Marine Stars Go to the Science Museum
  Make it in Great Britain has launched its latest video in support of the campaign and the exhibition.
• 6/21/2012
  SYUK Member Opportunities in Fort Lauderdale
  This year Superyacht UK (SYUK) is offering all SYUK members the unique opportunity to get involved at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2012.
• 6/21/2012
  Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Applications in Marine and Rail Transport
  The Transport KTN and Energy Generation and Supply KTN bring you a short but informative lunchtime webinar on 17th July about applications of hydrogen and fuel cells technologies in marine and rail transport.
• 6/21/2012
  Invitation to Fast Response Craft Operators
  British Marine Federation (BMF) member, FRC International is hosting a unique two day event that is relevant to all operators of fast craft and their equipment suppliers.
• 6/21/2012
  BMF Member Delivers for the Games
  British Marine Federation (BMF) member, French boatbuilding company Beneteau has delivered 23 powerboats to the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).
• 6/21/2012
  Exclusive BMF Member Marketing OpportunityExclusive BMF Member Marketing Opportunity
  Put your business in front of new boaters! With the world’s attention focused on Great Britain in 2012 this offers huge potential for the UK’s leisure marine industry to inspire new blood into sailing, boating and watersports.
• 6/14/2012
  Water Companies Lift Hosepipe Ban
  Following the wettest drought since Noah set sail in the Ark, three water companies (Thames, Southern and Anglian) which introduced a Temporary Use Ban (TUB) have announced that as of midnight last night (13 June) they were lifting the restrictions.
• 6/14/2012
  NBS Sales AccountTeam Take to the Water
  Carol Taylor and Loretta Westoll-Green from the Sales Account Team at National Boat Shows (NBS) participated in the first Women On Water event held at Universal Marina, Southampton on Saturday 9 June.
• 6/14/2012
  Transport Systems Catapult - Process now open for participation
  The Technology Strategy Board is establishing a Transport Systems Catapult – a world-leading technology and innovation centre. and the process is now open to submit your proposals.
• 6/14/2012
  Niche Vehicle-Marine Collaborative Opportunities Workshop
  The British Marine Federation along with the Transport Knowledge Transfer Network and the Niche Vehicle Network are supporting an event to scope collaborative opportunities for the UK niche vehicle and leisure marine sectors.
• 6/14/2012
  Getting the Most out of Your PR
  A new date has just been scheduled for the excellent “Getting the Most out of Your PR” course – 17 October 2012 in Southampton. This is a great opportunity to help your company - sign up now.

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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.