News and Press

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

Teaming up to Support Practical Sustainable Initiatives at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

17 July 2014

Organisers of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, Cowes Week Limited, have teamed-up with The Green Blue – the joint environment initiative of the Royal Yachting Association and British Marine Federation - and Sunsail to further develop the number of green initiatives already in place at the regatta.

The Green Blue works with Cowes Week on sustainability at the years regatta

17 July 2014

Environment and Boating Facilities

The Green Blue, the joint environment initiative of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and British Marine Federation has teamed up with organisers of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week to make this year’s regatta its greenest.

BMF announces £6.2 billion impact of marine industry

17 July 2014

The full economic impact of the UK marine industry and spend associated with boating participation was estimated to total £6.2 billion in 2012/13, according to a new report released by the British Marine Federation (BMF).

Are you up to date with the RCD Training coming up

17 July 2014

Training

The RCD Awareness course will be held in Egham on 30 September 2014. This is the ideal opportunity to get up to date on the latest RCD issues.

Get technical savvy on social media

17 July 2014

Technical

The latest updates on what the Technical teams are doing on LinkedIn and twitter.

Marina professionals from across the globe recognised by the GMI

10 July 2014

The Global Marina Institute (GMI) presented certificates to five inspirational Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) at the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, which took place earlier this month in Istanbul.

Latest plenary meeting of ISO TC

10 July 2014

Technical

The latest plenary meeting of ISO TC 188 sat in session during July and the BMF Technical Department was in attendance to represent the best interests of members during the drafting of ISO standards that will be harmonised to the requirements of the RCD.

Summit set to wake up the sailing industry

10 July 2014

The 13th International Sailing Summit (ISS), taking place on 17 November at METS in Amsterdam, will prove revolutionary for the industry by demonstrating that to succeed in a global market companies must diversify and innovate.

Williams Performance Tenders celebrates 10 years of success

10 July 2014

General News

Last weekend BMF member Williams Performace Tenders, a leading jet tender specialist, hosted a special event to celebrate its10th anniversary.

The 13th International Sailing Summit set to wake up the sailing industry

10 July 2014

General News

The 13th International Sailing Summit (ISS), taking place on 17 November at METS in Amsterdam, will prove revolutionary for the industry by demonstrating that to succeed in a global market companies must diversify and innovate.