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British Marine Federation

Name and address of organisation BRITISH MARINE FEDERATION
Marine House
Thorpe Lea Road
Egham
Surrey TW20 8BF

Tel. No. (01784) 473377
Fax No. (01784) 439678
info@britishmarine.co.uk

Main contacts Brian Clark
Chairman, BMF South

Sally Banham, Environment Executive

Type of organisation Trade Association
Terms of reference Representing members’ interests - membership coming from both the commercial and leisure sectors of the boating industry - includes ownership of London and Southampton International Boat Shows.
Membership Some 1,500 companies, partnerships or organisations including some abroad.
Geographical Area Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Publications View publications.
Relevant projects/initiatives Environmental Code of Practice. Revision due 2005
BMF/RYA Education initiative
BMF/RYA Planning Guide due 2005 ‘
The Green Blue, environmental education programme for boat users
Affiliations The BMF has 10 Regional and 15 Group Association members:

Regional Associations

  • Anglian Marine Industries Association
  • Isle of Wight Marine Industries Association
  • Kent and Sussex Marine Industries Association
  • Northern Marine Industries Association
  • Scottish Marine Industries Association
  • BMF South
  • Boating Industry - South West
  • Wessex Marine Business Association
  • North Wales Marine Industries Association
  • South Wales Boating Industries Association.