News and Press

See the latest news and press releases from the British Marine Federation.

TV presenter Matt Baker

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 Supply Chain Initiative briefing

11 September 2014

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.

Meet the BMF team at the PSP Southampton Boat Show

11 September 2014

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.

Shipwrights Lecture

11 September 2014

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.

Funding and support available to BMF members for marine apprenticeships

11 September 2014

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.

London Boat Show Exhibitor Briefing

04 September 2014

The National Boat Shows Board of Directors invites you to an exclusive briefing session about the new look London Boat Show

BMET Electrical Marine Electronics Installer

04 September 2014

Two dates in Warwick for 2 popular courses on marine electronics

Introduction to Export Control 16 September 2014

04 September 2014

The BMF have been involved with a number of members who have found themselves in trouble with HMRC, in completely avoidable situations. The BMF will be holding an Introduction to Export Control seminar on Tuesday 16th September 2014 at the PSP Southampton Boat Show.

Join Barts Bash at PSP Southampton Boat Show

29 August 2014

Sunday 21 September is a momentous day in the sailing world. Thousands of sailors across the globe are participating in a Guinness World Record attempt for ‘The Largest Sailing Race’ in the World Ever, in support of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation

UK Trade Investment at the PSP Southampton Boat Show

29 August 2014

General News

Trade Advisers and Commercial Officers from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) are available for free meetings at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. They will be available either in a dedicated meeting room at the Grand Harbour Hotel or able to meet you within the Show