Stefan Borzecki has recently become a new member of the Global Marina Institute (GMI) Board. He was appointed by the GMI Chairman Mick Bettesworth.
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London Boat Show 2013 marked by positive feedback from both visitors and exhibitors
January 25, 2013
This year’s London Boat Show was a great success. The event was attended by 93,327 visitors in total and was marked by more than 40 launches.
British Marine Federation (BMF) celebrating 100 years supporting the Marine Industry this year
January 04, 2013
The British Marine Federation (BMF) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2013. This trade association currently represents more than 1500 members from the leisure, superyacht as well as small commercial marine industry.
GMI Presents World First Certified Marina Professional
December 18, 2012
Richard Hewett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) in Melbourne, has been honoured with the first Certified Marina Professional (CMP) designation, launched by the Global Marina Institute (GMI) earlier this year.
New members for British Marine Federation (BMF) South West
November 28, 2012
The British Marine Federation (BMF) South West has recently welcomed 9 new members. The BMF assists to all types of marine related companies to increase their sales, performance as well as visibility.
First internationally recognized marina training in Dubai
November 27, 2012
The first Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course is currently running in Dubai, with participation of 19 marina industry personnel. It represents a joint venture of the British Marine Federation (BMF) and the Marina Industries Association (MIA).
The Crown Estate completes an £800,000 upgrade at Rhu Marina
July 27, 2012
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
May 15, 2012
BMF announce the appointment of Howard Pridding as the new Chief Executive Officer.
Yachting Industry shows resilience at 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show
September 26, 2011
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 Boat Show reinforced its reputation as an exceptional showcase for the UK leisure marine industry with over 111,017 visitors (9% fewer than 2010) attended the Show over the 10…
UK marine industry reports consistent level of performance
July 03, 2011
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 survey from the British Marine Federation (BMF). Spring 2011 Industry Trends Results November 2010 – May 2011 Encouragingly, there has been slight improvement in the trend reported for the…
UK Student recognized at 5th Abitare La Barca Concept Award
March 03, 2011
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
July 23, 2010
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
July 16, 2010
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
July 09, 2010
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
June 25, 2010
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
June 23, 2010
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
May 26, 2010
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 these tough economic times. Rob Stevens, Chief Executive of the BMF said: “The BMF welcomes the reversal of the rise in employers’ National Insurance Contributions. At a time of…
