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  • 10/04/2015
    Superyacht UK reaches some of Europe's most affluent investors
    Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of the British Marine Federation (BMF), has today spoken to Guy Johnson on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse.”
  • 09/04/2015
    BMF members showcase at the Braunston Boat Share Show
    From 25-26 April 2015, the Braunston Boat Share Show will be displaying 19 shared ownership narrowboats, all either managed by BMF members and Show sponsors BC Boat Management, Carefree Cruising or Ownashare Cruising.
  • 09/04/2015
    Save the date - APCO Summer Event
    On 9 June 2015 join the Association of Pleasure Craft Operators (APCO) for its Summer event at the newly renovated Fiddle & Bone (4 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8AE).
  • 09/04/2015
    Come to the Superyacht UK AGM
    Come to the Superyacht UK AGM, held on Thursday 7 May 2015 at the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, and network surrounded by the fabulous new on site facilities, including the new towing tank.
  • 09/04/2015
    METS Showcase new for 2015
    New for 2015, the BMF would like to offer members the opportunity of an entry point into Europe’s leading marine trade fair, The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS).
  • 09/04/2015
    Innovation Regulation Paradox
    Learn more about Innovation & Regulation in the Marine and Maritime Sector
  • 09/04/2015
    Few places still available on RCD Awareness course
    Get up-to-date on the latest legislation and issues on the Recreational Craft Directive. Increase your knowledge of the latest legality on the RCD, to ensure compliance in this important area.
  • 09/04/2015
    New appointments at Canal & River Trust
    The Canal & River Trust has welcomed four new people in key customer service roles.
  • 02/04/2015
    Topsail opens Australian branch
    BMF member Topsail Insurance has officially opened its Perth office after years of building up its business in and around Australia and South East Asia.
  • 02/04/2015
    Overseas bookings thrive for UK canal holidays
    BMF member Waterways Holidays, a leading specialist boating holidays agency, has reported a rise of 34% in overseas bookings for 2015 canal holidays compared to the same date last year (end of March).