Holding the Globe

International Development

A leader in international marine business development

We play a major role in supporting our member companies as they develop their businesses across the globe.

We provide an essential source of advice and contact on export development opportunities and promote best practice and innovation in exports.

The International Development service acts as your gateway to the myriad of services that are available from:

  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Business Links
  • Regional Development Agencies
  • UK Trade & Investment
  • UK embassies and consulates
  • Other international Marine Industry Associations

We are also able to provide personal assistance from our own extensive knowledge base and contacts we have built up at events and exhibitions and recommendations.

Use the links below to find out more about our service

Our Legal and Finance department can offer free advice to members on issues arising from exporting. These include VAT and European Law.




What our Members say about this service...


The BMF tour opened doors that are normally closed. We were welcomed into the heart of the Italian boatbuilding sector to meet major OEM buyers in their yards.

Jeremy Usher, TREND MARINE

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