British Marine Federation

1.	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
2.	Main contacts	Brian Peters Chairman, BMF South Justine Cooper, Environment Executive (Meadlake Place) General email at BMF
3.	Type of organisation	Trade Association
4.	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.
5.	Membership	Some 1,500 companies, partnerships or organisations including some abroad.
6.	Geographical Area	Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
7.	Publications	Numerous, ask for publications list.
8.	Relevant projects/initiatives	Environmental Code of Practice. Revision due 2005 BMF/RYA Education initiative BMF/RYA Planning Guide due 2005 ‘ Navigate with Nature', environmental education programme for boat users
9.	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.