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

• 20/07/2012
  Get Qualified With Electronics and Electrical Training From the BMF
  From this September through to Januray 2013 the British Marine Federation (BMF) has a range of electrical training availabe from marine electronics installation through to BMEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician courses.
• 20/07/2012
  Marina Trade Association finds out why moorings on Lake Windermere are booming
  The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) organises annual marina study tours in different areas throughout the UK and Europe. This year marina operators were invited to get together and explore the unique marinas of Lake Windermere.
• 20/07/2012
  Your Invite to the BRBA Dinner at the PSP Southampton Boat Show
  Join the Boat Retailers and Brokers Association (BRBA) for it's annual dinner at the PSP Southampton Boat Show this September.
• 20/07/2012
  Sport England Injects Over £1Million Funding for Sailing Facilities
  Clubs and centres across the country are celebrating having successfully secured over £1 million of funding in total, through the second round of Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund.
• 20/07/2012
  Pendennis Cup, a World Class Regatta
  Pendennis Shipyards, British Marine Federation member, hosted the third, twice annual Superyacht Regatta with the largest fleet in the regattas history.
• 20/07/2012
  FRC International Introduces Key Industry Seminar
  British Marine Federation member, FRC International, hosted the two day WBV & H-SURV seminar to key marine sectors including the military, government agencies, police and charter companies.
• 20/07/2012
  BMF Member Gets Wrapped In the Games
  Beneteau, British Marine Federation member, official supplier to LOCOG for the 2012 Olympic Games gets wrapped in time for the sailing events in Weymouth & Portland.
• 20/07/2012
  Marketing Opportunity for BMF Members
  The British Marine Federation (BMF) has been approached by GeoCast TV, VisitBritain’s official TV partner to create a ‘Boating’ channel on the VisitBritain website. There are opportunities for BMF members to get involved, read on to find out more...
• 12/07/2012
  Marine Leisure Association Launches New Website
  The Marine Leisure Association (MLA), group association of the British Marine Federation (BMF), is pleased to announce the launch of its new informative and easy-to-navigate website.
• 12/07/2012
  Publication of 2013 FP7 Transport Work Programme
  The 2013 FP7 Transport Work Programme was published on 10 July, and includes maritime transport.
• 12/07/2012
  Crowds Line The Streets to Greet Keith Musto
  Last Friday (6 July), saw British Marine Federation member, Keith Musto take to the streets of Colchester to run his leg of the Olympic Torch Relay.
• 12/07/2012
  2012 INDUSTRY TRENDS RESULTS
  Read on for the latest business trends for the UK marine industry that paints a consistent picture to the last survey six months previously.

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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.