News and Press

Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina awarded highly desirable Gold Anchor status

20 March 2015

The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) is delighted to announce that Poole Quay Boat Haven and Port of Poole Marina, both owned and operated by Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC), have gone the extra mile to meet stringent industry standards and be awarded with the prestigious five Gold Anchor status.

BMF response to the Budget

19 March 2015

Yesterday saw the Chancellor, George Osborne, deliver the last Budget statement before the General Election on 7 May.

IBI launches job portal

19 March 2015

General News

BMF member and marine trade publication International Boat Industry (IBI) has launched IBI Jobs - a job portal dedicated to professionals and recruiters in the recreational marine industry.

River Severn award winning marinas

19 March 2015

February 2015 saw two marinas, Tingdene’s Upton and Stourport Marinas, retain their 4 Gold Anchor status awarded by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).

6 million pound funding for Smart Materials development

19 March 2015

General News

Innovate UK, in partnership with Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), will invest up to £6 million in collaborative research and development (R&D;) projects in Smart Materials.

BMF technical publications

19 March 2015

The BMF Technical Report is published three times a year – one edition prior to the London and Southampton Boat Shows, and a mid-spring edition to cover the January to September gap between the Boat Shows.

Pension auto enrolment

19 March 2015

The Government’s scheme of auto-enrolment of employees into a pension plan, which commenced in October 2012, continues to be rolled out.

RCD Awareness training for CBA Members

19 March 2015

Did you know that the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) is changing? As the RCD is a legal requirement for all new boat construction then up-to-date knowledge is key.

Marine apprentices praised by Skills Minister

19 March 2015

BMF member Green Marine was in the spotlight at an event, organised by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and Skills Funding Agency, with its apprentices given the opportunity to share their working experiences with Skills Minister, Nick Boles and other attendees.

Have you registered to attend the 2015 Marina Conference sponsored by Walcon

19 March 2015

General News

The deadline for registering to attend the 2015 Marina Conference sponsored by Walcon is fast approach; it is next Thursday 26 March 2015.