Disrupted times offer great opportunity, provided you are prepared and bold enough to drive the agenda. This is why we have embraced an ambitious and exciting vision – a thriving industry delivering amazing on water experiences for everyone. It summarises our realistic ambition for British Marine’s members out to 2025 and beyond.
To drive that vision into reality, British Marine has created its first National Agenda. It is an achievable and measurable plan that has been carefully crafted by our executive team in close collaboration
with elected member representatives.
We promise that:
- The National Agenda is an assertive plan that is being implemented now and against which we will regularly measure, report and update.
- British Marine’s deep skills and resources will be directed towards areas of most impact for members.
- Members will be placed front and centre of all British Marine activities with service that is personalised to needs, easily accessible and always available.
- Quality will pervade everything we do, to provide the best membership experiences and influence the raising of standards across the whole industry.
Summarising, our Mission is to deliver outstanding services, representation and products to promote the sustainable success of our members.
This National Agenda is a clear declaration of British Marine’s determination to play a significant and measurable role in supporting you, our members. I commend it to you as our pole star for a bright
future and look forward to your input and engagement in coming months.
Lesley Robinson
CEO, British Marine
23 Sep 2021
The Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, jointly run by International Boat Industry magazine (IBI) and METSTRADE, recognises the significant contributions of individuals, teams, and supply chain partners within boat building companies globally.
23 Sep 2021
This new 12.5% rate will then remain in effect until 31 March 2022. Currently providers of hospitality and accommodation can charge 5% VAT.
23 Sep 2021
The UK Government has announced new rules for international travellers coming to England - which will take effect from 4 October 2021.
23 Sep 2021
The fund is available to SME businesses in England which have high international growth potential and a product or service suitable for international trade.
23 Sep 2021
Do not wait any longer to increase and expand your knowledge of how to meet the requirements of the post Brexit Recreational Craft Regulations, and assist your ability to manufacture, import and sell legally compliant products.
23 Sep 2021
The prestigious award places Yas Marina among the most remarkable marinas in the world for its exceptional facilities, amenities and excellent service levels.
23 Sep 2021
In response to the UK’s commitment to achieve NetZero by 2050 (outlined for the maritime sector in the Maritime 2050 policy paper) KTN has developed, as part of the Decarbonising Ports & Harbours Innovation Network, a landscape map of the sector.
23 Sep 2021
Incidents involving small craft, travelling at a wide range of speeds, have occurred on inland waters and estuaries as well as at sea, and to a wide range of people.
23 Sep 2021
If you move goods between the UK and countries in the EU, you need to follow the new customs and tax rules.
23 Sep 2021
Whilst the acceptance of the CE mark has been extended, we must not forget that the regulations for recreational craft have changed as well as many of the obligations on importing European craft into the UK have still changed.