Supporting the Industry
We are committed to supporting the British Marine Industry. On a national and International level members of the BMF Technical Department represent our members on a number of key technical committees, helping to ensure their best interests are safeguarded.
As well as helping to shape the industry the BMF is dedicated to supplying our members with up to the minute advice and technical documentation that reflects the rapidly evolving world we work in. Whether unearthing the details of an ISO standard or providing guidance to business support the Technical Department is on hand to help.
ICOMIA & IMO
As members of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) the BMF has the opportunity to lobby the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). These connections allow us to represent the interests of our members at the very highest level.
For further details of the BMF representation of the marine industry please click here.
BMF & ISO Standards
The international Standards Organisation (ISO) are responsible for the development and publication of the standards that shape our industry. BMF Technical Department representation in the crucial Technical Committees (ISO/TC188 for craft under 24 metres & ISO/TC8/SC12 for vessels over 24 metres) afford us the opportunity to help shape new standards with the best interests of our members in mind.
For further details of the BMF's work with ISO standards please click here.
Supply Chains
The BMF are currently involved in a number of projects aimed at bringing the marine industry supply chain closer together to improve business opportunities. Previous events include our highly successful supply chain conference bringing together over 90 OEM's and suppliers and further opportunities are planned.
For further details of our work with supply chains please click here.
Technical Reports
The BMF produce 3 Technical Reports a year. Free to members these publications contain a wealth of information, from regular updates on ISO standards and other pertinent regulations to short technical essays.
To view our library of Technical Reports please visit the Publications sections
Business Support
The BMF is able to draw on the support of a wide range of organisations to provide business and technical support services for the benefit of members. In many cases the business support services are free or subsidised and include guidance, advice and hands-on help to promote best practice
For further details of the business support offered by the BMF please click here.
Health & Safety
The BMF has developed a comprehensive Health and Safety Guide covering the specific needs of Boat Building and Repairs, Marinas and Boatyards and Boat Usage at Work. Members receive one complimentary copy of the Health and Safety Guide. Non-members and members requiring additional copies can purchase copies online.
For further details of the BMF Health & Safety Guide please click here.
Knowledge Transfer Networks
A part of the Government Technology Strategy; Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTN's) aim to increase knowledge and best practice sharing amongst industry and academic communities.
For further details of KTN's please click here.