Latest Press Releases

See the latest press releases from the British Marine Federation:

National Apprenticeship Week highlights approved boatbuilding Trailblazer standard

12 March 2015

During National Apprenticeship Week 2015 Government has announced that Trailblazer standards have been approved for apprenticeships across a range of sectors which includes boatbuilding. Co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service and supported by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the week is focusing on the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

Boatbuilding Live and British Marine Federation partner on UK-based technical conference

12 March 2015

Boatbuilding Live! is partnering with the British Marine Federation (BMF) to produce a technical conference in Southampton, UK, 22-23 April 2015.

Port of London Authority and British Marine Federation agree requirements for hired narrowboats on tidal Thames in west London

10 March 2015

As a result of the lessons identified from a PLA investigation into an accident involving a hired narrowboat on the tidal Thames, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and representatives from the British Marine Federation (BMF) and the Association of Pleasure Craft Operators (APCO) have worked together to address the key safety and technical issues.

BMF to highlight marine industry this National Apprenticeship Week

05 March 2015

From 9-13 March 2015 the British Marine Federation (BMF), the trade association for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, will be joining forces with fellow Trailblazers* to spotlight marine apprenticeships during 2015’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW).

New strategy to boost Scottish marine tourism launched

05 March 2015

An ambitious new strategy to ‘awaken the giant’ of Scotland’s marine tourism sector and bring even more visitors to the nation’s coastlines and canals has been unveiled.

British companies steal success at ShowBoats Design Awards

26 February 2015

On Monday (23 February 2015) Britain stole the show at the prestigious Superyacht Design Symposim in Kitzbuhel, Austria. From the 17 ShowBoats Design Awards presented on the night, 12 included the work of nine British-based architect and design companies.

BMF submits boatbuilding standard for Apprenticeship Trailblazers

19 February 2015

Apprenticeships are set to change, so BMF members are taking the lead in the Government’s third round of the Trailblazer scheme.

BMF statement on Tokyo 2020 Paralympic sports decision

05 February 2015

The British Marine Federation (BMF) was disappointed to learn of the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) decision not to include sailing in the sporting programme for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Lifetime achievement honour for Piers Wilson in UK superyacht sector

02 February 2015

Piers Wilson is the deserving recipient of the inaugural Superyacht UK Lifetime Achievement, presented at the CWM FX London Boat Show.

Innovation shines at world-class CWM FX London Boat Show

19 January 2015

19 January 2015 – The 61st annual CWM FX London Boat Show drew to a close yesterday (Sunday 18 January 2015) celebrating pioneers, adventurers and innovators.

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