British Marine Federation News Update Service

Member News: BMF Wessex enjoy networking event

2/7/2009

An eventful networking evening was hosted by BMF Wessex on Tuesday 16 June, with an impressive 64 members and guests in attendance.

New Date: RCD Awareness Course - 7 September 2009

2/7/2009

We are pleased to announce that we are running our RCD Awareness course in Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire on 7 September 2009. Are you up to date with your RCD?

APCO's Lock Keeper of the Year Announced

2/7/2009

Marine House received a visit from APCO’s Lock Keeper of the Year Award winner Adam Benge this week when he came to meet BMF Chief Executive Rob Stevens as part of events staged to commemorate Adam’s achievements.

Race Day winners at the 2009 Schools Marine Challenge

2/7/2009

Thirty-eight schools from across the South East and South West have competed in the British Marine Federation’s (BMF) 2009 Schools Marine Challenge competition.

Marine and Coastal Access Bill: your views wanted for Marine Licensing Consultation

2/7/2009

Your views are wanted by DEFRA on some of the secondary legislation that will be made under the Marine and Coastal Access Bill, subject to its passage through Parliament.

TYHA Summer Visit – 15 July 2009

25/6/2009

This is the last call for bookings for the TYHA Summer Visit, to be held in Plymouth on Wednesday 15 July 2009.

Marine and Coastal Access Bill call to action

25/6/2009

The Bill has now entered the House of Commons and this is an excellent opportunity for BMF members to raise concerns with their local MP.

Revamped Government Relations website now live!

25/6/2009

The newly live pages incorporate a portal for ongoing consultations, where members can access drafts and submit their comments to inform us and the Government on their viewpoint.

BMF urges members to take advantage of one-off savings

25/6/2009

The British Marine Federation (BMF) is encouraging its members to take advantage of the special discounts on offer for membership renewals this year.

New amendment made to Ports Waste Reception Facilities Regulations

25/6/2009

In May, the DfT amended the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 to include sewage disposal from ships.