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Latest BMF News

• 06/02/2014
  Job Vacancy: The Yacht Harbour Association General Manager
  The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) is the Association for the development of coastal and inland boating facilities and is dedicated to the constant improvement of yachting and boating.
• 06/02/2014
  Make it Lighter, with less
  Have you got an idea that could develop advanced materials and manufacturing technologies which deliver lighter, better-performing and more material-efficient structures and products across a broad range of industrial sectors and global markets?
• 06/02/2014
  Recruitment Drive to Meet High Demand for Luxury British Boats
  BMF member, Fairline Boats is actively recruiting up to 38 boatbuilders to work across its factories, in response to a recent surge in forward sales.
• 06/02/2014
  Interactive guide on ‘climate change and the marine leisure industry’ published
  The British Marine Federation (BMF) is the first trade association to take part in a new initiative on climate change risks and opportunities.
• 06/02/2014
  The Law Relating to Brokerage and Boat Retailers
  Don't miss the new version of this BMF training course which will be held in two locations during March and April.
• 06/02/2014
  Attention All Members and Show Exhibitors
  The British Marine Federation (BMF) would like to make all members attending Seawork and the Crick Boat Show aware of an issue that has been brought to our attention regarding the Expo Guide.
• 06/02/2014
  Get Involved in National Watersports Month
  The British Marine Federation (BMF) and strategic partners the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), British Canoe Union (BCU) and British Rowing are working together on a new initiative, National Watersports Month, to encourage the nation to get on the water this coming May.
• 30/01/2014
  Economic Impact of UK Boating Tourism Bigger Than Tourism Contribution from London Olympics
  Boating tourism contributed an estimated £3.7 billion to the UK economy in 2012/13, according to the new comprehensive report published by the British Marine Federation.
• 30/01/2014
  TSB’s Vessel Efficiency II Competition - An Update
  The BMF is delighted to announce that the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has injected £2 million worth of funding into the Technology Strategy Board’s (TSB) Vessel Efficiency II competition.
• 30/01/2014
  Brits Want to Go Boating
  In light of the boating tourism report that was released today (30 January 2014) British Marine Federation member, Hoseasons has seen a surge in demand for boating holidays at the start of 2014.
• 30/01/2014
  Marine Leisure Association Customer Service Award
  The Marine Leisure Association is pleased to announce the launch of its new Customer Service Award that was presented at the London Boat Show.
• 30/01/2014
  Reminder for London Boat Show Exhibitors
  All exhibitors wanting to secure their stands for the 2015 London Boat Show need to return their 'Contract to Exhibit' forms next month.