See the latest news and press releases from the British Marine Federation.
24 September 2014
As the UK economy is navigating calmer waters, the British superyacht sector is racing ahead, with 69% of members responding to the Superyacht UK survey rating prospects for the next 12 months as good or excellent. The forecast is the most positive outlook for UK based superyacht manufacturing and supply for seven years.
20 September 2014
Strong sales continue to be reported at the 2014 PSP Southampton Boat Show and exhibitors are already looking forward to the forthcoming London Boat Show.
19 September 2014
The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA) 7th Edition Code of Practice which has been eighteen months in the making was launched at the 2013 Marina Conference on Wednesday 8 May.
Gold medal winning Olympian, Sir Ben Ainslie, celebrated the British Marine Federation’s Apprentice award scheme on Tuesday 16th September at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Fifty five graduating apprentices from all areas of the marine industry were presented with their awards by the America’s Cup sailor.
11 September 2014
The PSP Southampton Boat Show today announces that TV star Matt Baker will welcome in the first day of the internationally renowned boating festival. Matt will make his entrance by sailing in to the Show.
BMF members are invited to join a briefing event during PSP Southampton Boat Show to discuss the BMF Supply Chain Initiative on Friday 19 September 2014, 8:45am, in the Winchester Room of the Holiday Inn.
The BMF team will be based in the lounge at the Show so if you are visiting or exhibiting please come and see us to find out more about BMF services and how we can help your business.
The 2014 Shipwrights’ Lecture for marine apprentices, young shipwrights and marine graduates will take place on Wednesday 15 October 2014 at the Turner Sims Hall, University of Southampton at 14.30.
The British Marine Federation (BMF) is partnering with The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights to encourage apprenticeships within the marine industry. The Apprentice Expansion Scheme (AES) provides advice, guidance and funding of up to £8.5k to companies taking on marine apprentices.
04 September 2014
The National Boat Shows Board of Directors invites you to an exclusive briefing session about the new look London Boat Show