Scotland’s Marine Tourism Strategy

The Scottish Marine Tourism Development Group , including the British Marine Federation Scotland, has developed the new marine tourism strategy to promote Scotland as a marine tourism destination of first choice.

Peters & May – A new member of British Marine Federation (BMF)

Global marine transport provider, Peters & May, has recently become a new member of the British Marine Federation (BMF).

Global Marina Institute (GMI) Announces First Certified Marina Professional in Asia

The first Certified Marina Professional (CMP) designation in Asia went to Trevor Fong, as announced by the Global Marina Institute (GMI). He is a Head of Marina Management at Keppel Land Hospitality Management, as well as General Manager of the five-star Marina at Keppel Bay in Singapore.

New Superyacht UK research shows industry value and jobs growth

Wednesday, September 24, 2014, saw Superyacht UK announce the results of their research, showing the most positive outlook for UK-based superyacht manufacturing and supply for seven years.

PSP Southampton Boat Show 2014 marked by strong sales

The PSP Southampton Boat Show 2014 has been a great success. The event hosted more than 10,000 visitors over the 10 days.

British Marine Federation’s apprentices awarded by Sir Ben Ainslie at PSP Southampton Boat Show

This year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show saw Sir Ben Ainslie award the British Marine Federation’s apprentices, as part of the 4th BMF Apprenticeship Graduation.

Launch of 2015 TYHA Marina of the Year Awards

The 2015 TYHA Marina of the Year Awards have been launched by the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), in partnership with GJW Insurance. Voting will close on December 20, 2014 and the Awards will be presented during the London Boat Show on January 15, 2015.

Partnership of British Marine Federation (BMF) and The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights

The British Marine Federation (BMF) has announced the partnership with The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights. The Shipwrights’ Apprentice Scheme (SAS) provides funding and support to marine apprenticeships.

The annual British Marine Federation (BMF) Conference

The annual British Marine Federation (BMF) Conference took place in Liverpool earlier this week, as part of the International Festival of Business 2014. The theme of the two-day event was ‘How to grow your business’.

£6.2 billion impact of UK marine industry announced by BMF

New figures announced by the British Marine Federation (BMF) during their annual conference in Liverpool show that the full economic impact of the UK marine industry and spend associated with boating participation reached an estimated £6.2 billion in 2012/13.

Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) recognized by Global Marina Institute (GMI)

The Global Marina Institute (GMI) presented certificates to five inspirational Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) at the recent ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, which took place in Istanbul earlier this month. At the Conference, Dan Natchez was also granted the Honorary Certified Marina Professional (CMP) by the GMI.

British Marine Federation comments on Sir Ben Ainslie’s British America’s Cup Challenge

Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of the British Marine Federation (BMF) has responded to Sir Ben Ainslie’s British America’s Cup Challenge, launched on June 10, 2014.