BMEA

To make your vote for your BMEA Waterside Dealer of the Year and BMEA Product of the Year simply go to http://www.bmea.org/bmea-dealer-and-product-of-the-year/ and make your vote.

The prestigious 2009 British Marine Electronics Association Conference will be taking place on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at the Novotel Hotel in Southampton. The annual event provides an opportunity for all sides of the marine industry to get together not only to discuss topics of mutual interest but also to create and build beneficial business relationships.

After several years of operation and on the basis of feedback from Industry we have taken the decision that BMET needs to be split into separate qualifications for Electrical and Electronic specialism’s.

The Government is providing small UK businesses with free access to thousands of lower value government contracts. Every small business in the UK will now have free access to thousands of lower value government contracts via the government website (http://www.supply2.gov.uk) to help stimulate the economy.

The third Southampton Boat Show Bike Night, organised by Boating Business and supported by Premier Marinas and Triumph, is making a slight change this year by adding a 5km run for those who prefer Shanks’ Pony to a Street Triple. On Wednesday September 16, the bikers and runners are meeting at 19.00 at the Swanwick Premier Marina, roaring or racing off, then meeting up again for a well deserved meal in Valsheda’s at 21.00, costing around £15 per head.