About British Marine
British Marine is the membership organisation for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry.
We represent businesses involved in:
- Leisure boats - seagoing and inland
- Small commercial workboats up to 24m
- Superyachts
- Hire fleets
And all the equipment and services needed for those craft.
Our members come from around 4,200 businesses in today's UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine markets. The turnover of those markets is worth £2.855 billion.
Our mission statement states that we will:
We will lead and promote our industry and work with our members to achieve sustainable growth in a competitive global environment, through the provision of world-class goods and services..
So, on behalf of our members we:
- Promote the marine industry
- Provide showcases for its products, here and overseas More
- Liaise with Governments, Authorities and Agencies More
- Conduct research on UK and International marine markets More
- Provide technical, regulatory and manufacturing information and advice More
- Provide strategy, advice and practical assistance on environmental issues More
- Assist with training and recruitment More
- Advise and represent on legal and financial matters More
British Marine Members gain free membership to a British Marine region as well as groups and associations relevant to their business. View the British Marine Family Tree to see the regions, groups and associations that sit within British Marine.
British Marine is a company limited by guarantee. (Company No. 02592536) Its principal trading activity is promoting the boating industry and the organisation and promotion of exhibitions. British Marine is funded from member subscriptions and from its exhibitions.