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.

More about the BMF...

Latest BMF News

• 18/09/2012
  BMF launches new in-depth study on Boaters and Boat owners
  A new report released on 18 September by the British Marine Federation (BMF) sponsored by MDL Marinas and the RYA details the usage, behaviour and purchasing dynamics of enthusiast boat owners and boaters, across 14 different activities.
• 17/09/2012
  Superyacht industry holding firm in tough economic times
  The UK superyacht industry has continued to weather the economic storm in 2011-12, according to figures released to coincide with the Monaco Yacht Show. Superyacht UK (SYUK), an association of the British Marine Federation (BMF), today releases its sixth annual survey of members which shows that in a challenging economic climate the industry has maintained a consistent performance with revenue of over £440 million.
• 14/09/2012
  PSP Southampton Boat Show 2012 - BMF State of the Industry
  As we open the gates to the PSP Southampton Boat Show, the 44th Show in the city, the UK leisure marine industry continues to perform creditably, despite the continuing global economic turbulence.
• 06/09/2012
  Come and See On The Water at the Mayor's Thames Festival
  This weekend On The Water, the British Marine Federation’s (BMF) campaign to get more people into boating, will be celebrating the end of an incredible British summer of sport at the Lord Mayor’s Thames Festival on 8 & 9 September 2012.
• 06/09/2012
  Free VAT Surgery for BMF Members and Exhibitors at PSP Southampton Boat Show 2012
  Following the success of previous years, on Friday 14 September, the BMF’s VAT Adviser, Simon Anslow of Princecroft Willis will be on hand to take members and exhibitors questions.
• 06/09/2012
  The BMF Membership Committee Needs You
  The British Marine Federation operates several established Committees which help tailor the services provided to members and stimulate new ideas and concepts to promote its members.
• 06/09/2012
  Motorsport to Meet Marine at PSP Southampton Boat Show
  Once again the British Maring Federation (BMF) will be welcoming a delegation from the Motorsports Industry Association (MIA) to the PSP Southampton Boat Show.
• 06/09/2012
  An Invitation to Visit the Exhibition Area of the British Marine Electronics Association Conference 2012
  The BMEA is providing an open invitation for apprentices and members of other trade associations to visit the exhibition area of its popular annual conference.
• 06/09/2012
  Meet the Exporter at PSP Southampton Boat Show 2012
  Would you like advice on exporting around the world? Then visit the BMF International Committee to get advice from leading companies- Garmin, Fairline, Scanstrut, Halyard, Spinlock and many more.
• 06/09/2012
  Peace and Tranquillity on the Aire and Calder Navigation
  TYHA is delighted to announce that after a reassessment, Lemonroyd Marina, West Yorkshire has been awarded three Gold Anchors.
• 05/09/2012
  The PSP Southampton Boat Show Announces Olympic Canoeist Lizzie Neave to Host Ladies’ Day Challenge
  The PSP Southampton Boat Show is delighted to announce Olympic canoe slalom athlete, K1 paddler Lizzie Neave who will be hosting the 4th annual Ladies’ Day events on Thursday 20 September.
• 30/08/2012
  BMF Member Works with the Royal Institution of Naval Architects in Skills Gap Investigation
  BMF member, Matchtech, is working on behalf of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) conducting a survey to identify skills gaps that are currently affecting the industry.