British Marine Federation

The Crown Estate completes an £800,000 upgrade at Rhu Marina

Rhu Marina in Scotland has got an £800,000 upgrade, recently completed by the Crown Estate. This consisted of replacement of wooden-decked walkways as well as pontoons.

Howard Pridding new Chief Executive Officer at British Marine Federation

BMF announce the appointment of Howard Pridding as the new Chief Executive Officer.

Yachting Industry shows resilience at 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show

One of Europe’s premier on-water boat shows, the 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show, drew to a successful conclusion on Sunday 25 September 2011.  The PSP Southampton […]

UK marine industry reports consistent level of performance

The UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry reports a consistent level of performance in its recovery from the recession, according to the latest trends […]

UK Student recognized at 5th Abitare La Barca Concept Award

Product design student, Matthew Bland recently represented the UK at the highly acclaimed 5th Abitare La Barca Concept Award competition held at Seatec, Italy. This is the second year running that there has been a UK entry to the international competition which has provided students with the insight an experience to progress in the Superyacht industry.

Recapitulation of the Boatbuilding with Advanced Composites Event

Boatbuilding with Advanced Composites seminar held on the 15th July 2010 saw 64 representatives from major British boat building companies joined the event.

The Yacht Harbour Association meeting in the Norfolk Broads

On the 7th July The Yacht Harbour Association organized an event where 41 members, including the British Marine Federation President Alan Morgan, met to see the spectrum of marina developments. The meeting was held in the Norfolk Broads.

Marine Industry continues to recover from the recession

British Marine Federation reports, that the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry is continuing to regain its strength after the recession.

British Marine Federation (BMF) and the RYA promote Marine Sector

The British Marine Federation (BMF) and the RYA were delighted to be among the first organisations to host a reception in the House of Commons early in the new Parliament yesterday (23 June 2010). It was an opportunity to meet some of the newly elected MPs as well as to thank re-elected parliamentarians for their support throughout the year. The recent election saw a large increase of new MPs entering Parliament and the reception allowed the BMF and RYA to educate and inform many of them on the £3 billion marine industry; highlighting its considerable contribution to the economy.

BMF welcomes its new president Alan Morgan

he British Marine Federation (BMF) was pleased, yesterday to welcome Alan Morgan to Marine House as its new President. Alan Morgan is handed presidency of the BMF by outgoing President, Jon Eads CMM. During his time as President, Jon has led the BMF to a number of successes including securing amendments to the recently instated Marine and Coastal Access Act, maintaining a membership figure in the region of 1500 and strengthening both the PSP Southampton and Tullett Prebon London International Boat Shows, despite challenging circumstances.

The British Marine Federation (BMF) Welcomes the Measures to Help Small Businesses

Following the publication of the Coalition Government’s programme in the Queen’s Speech today, The British Marine Federation (BMF) welcomes the measures to help small businesses through […]