Services for Members

The BMF offers an extensive range of services to members, from business support to technical advice, updates on the latest regulation and help with taking your business overseas.

Our team is on hand to assist you, whether you have a legal dispute, a green issue or are simply in need of some friendly advice about business growth in the UK or overseas – we have experts that can help.

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Latest BMF News

• 21/08/2014
  Places still available! VAT for Brokers
  Get up to date information on the latest legislation relating to VAT at this workshop on 21 October 2014 in Southampton.
• 21/08/2014
  Guidance on LPG Cylinders
  UKPLG (The trade association for the LPG industry in the UK) has recently issued a user information sheet to encourage the safe use of Propane and Butane cylinders and cartridges.
• 21/08/2014
  Are you a Boat Retailer or Broker?
  Don’t miss your chance to meet and network with others in your trade at PSP Southampton Boat Show 2014.
• 21/08/2014
  UK Minister for Sport, Helen Grant supports Bart’s Bash
  UK Minister for Sport, Helen Grant added her support to the upcoming Guinness World Record attempt for the ‘Largest Sailing Race’ in the World Ever.
• 21/08/2014
  Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation chosen as British Sailing charity
  British Sailing, a group association of the British Marine Federation, has selected the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASSF) as its official charity for the next two years.
• 21/08/2014
  Members please be aware: email regarding energy services from Great Energy Management
  You may have received an email from Joe Tait at Great Energy Management about an energy audit, the email implies a relationship with BMF which does not exist.
• 14/08/2014
  Don’t miss! Law Brokerage course in Portsmouth
  There are still a few places available on the Law Relating to Brokerage and Boat Retailers course, which takes place in Portsmouth on 9 October 2014.
• 14/08/2014
  Share your day at work in support of the marine industry
  The Department for Culture, Media & Sports (DCMS) have launched a mini twitter initiative, asking people working in the sector to tweet pictures of the industry through their eyes, showing the inspiring views and workplaces that make the industry such a great place to work in and develop a career.
• 14/08/2014
  #MyMDLSelfie fundraising campaign for Ocean Youth Trust South
  BMF member, MDL Marinas has launched a new charity initiative called My MDL Selfie. They are challenging berth holders, marina visitors and boating enthusiasts to get snapping this summer in aid of Ocean Youth Trust South.
• 14/08/2014
  Fake exhibitor showguide
  It is important that the entire industry is made aware of activities relating to third parties contacting exhibitor for entries into showguides.
• 14/08/2014
  Staff Profile: Sarah Smith
  Sarah Smith, BMF's Member Relations Executive
• 07/08/2014
  BMF adds to its suite of free services for members
  The British Marine Federation (BMF) is delighted to announce that members will be able to continue to benefit from one hour free consultancy advice via our new Planning Service Hotline, provided by Southern Planning Practice.

Your Benefits

As a BMF Member you can take advantage of all of our services at no extra charge - you use as little or as much as you need. Plus gain access to lots of discounts, free resources, training grants, advice and networking opportunities.

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Our Region and Group Associations

As a BMF member, you also gain membership of a minimum of one regional and one group association.

At a regional or sector level, these associations provide a marine business forum for discussion of issues affecting local businesses, together with representation of industry interests to local authorities.   See all Associations