BMF Membership Gives you the benefit of Information – Representation – Services

All the services that you would expect from a trade association.

These cover:-

  • Environmental issues
  • Training and standards
  • Exporting and International trade
  • Technical matters
  • Legal matters
  • European issues
  • Statistics & Research and Development
  • VAT Legislation Guide

You gain access to many real benefits that can save your company money, such as:-

  • Free legal advice
  • Training Grants
  • Free professional planning advice
  • Training video library
  • Standard legal forms and contracts
  • Health & Safety Advice
  • Arbitration
  • Planning Advisory Service

The BMF is recognised as the voice of the UK boating industry and represents the industryâs interests to Government at every level in Whitehall and Brussels. BMF members are fully informed of all issues that can have an effect on marine businesses through our monthly newsletter, British Marine News, and have the opportunity to influence decisions through our consultation processes.

The BMF subsidiary National Boat Shows Ltd operates 4 Boat Shows in the UK that provide a showcase for the marine industry:-

  • London International Boat Show
  • Marine Trade Arena
  • Southhampton International Boat Show
  • European Workboat Exhibition

BMF members can gain:-

  • Discounts on exhibition space
  • Free tickets
  • The opportunity to purchase discounted tickets

Full and associate members of the BMF gain the right to display and use the BMF logo. Your company can benefit from our campaigns to ensure the public recognise the value of this endorsement, thereby encouraging them to buy from BMF members.

Help, Advice and Guidance

The BMF has a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts that can be of assistance to your company on a variety of marine related topics. We work closely with all our associations for the benefit of the members – all you need to do is pick up the ‘phone and ring 01784 473377.

Anglian Marine Industries Association

The British Marine Federation – East Anglia is the BMF Eastern region association and has the prime objective of promoting and protecting the interests of all marine based industry in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

The aims of BMF-EA are to

  • Represent the interests of the marine industry at local level.
  • Represent our members interests within the democracy of the National Federation.
  • Provide necessary and relevant training in European and International regulations.
  • Provide information to members on matters affecting local marine businesses.
  • Promote member companies and boating at a local level.
  • Provide an active marine business forum within the region.

BMF-EA aims to advance the profile of all its members and the boating industry in general in the region, nationally and where possible, internationally.

A Great Deal For Members

When you join the BMF our Single Unified Subscription gives you

  • All the information, benefits and services provided by the BMF as the National Trade Association for the UK Boating Industry.
  • Membership of your most relevant Group Association. There are 17 groups within the BMF umbrella that are closely involved in the trade and technical issues relevant to particular sectors within the marine industry.
  • Membership of your nearest Regional Association. Our 11 regional groups provide a marine business forum where you can meet with others involved in the industry in your area. They also address local issues and promote member companies in the area.

We believe that BMF membership can offer you excellent value for money.

If you are interested in becoming a member send us an e-mail and we will send you an e-mail.