About the BCMTA

Owners of the Vancouver International Boat Show, the British Columbia Marine Trades Association (BCMTA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and highlighting the enjoyment of boating on Canada's West coast, and to ensuring a positive atmosphere of growth for its members.

Involved in all aspects of supplying the recreational marine industry, BCMTA's 300 members range from small owner/operated businesses to large, multinational corporations.

While striving to keep the industry free of obstacles inhibiting growth, BCMTA facilitates the professional development of its members, and actively seeks promotional and business opportunities for its membership.

Recent BCMTA Initiatives

The voice of the recreational marine industry in British Columbia, BCMTA works with other industry groups – including local, national and international – and all levels of government to provide a strong and consistent voice for the boating community. Below is a brief synopsis of some of BCMTA's most recent successful initiatives.

National Discover Boating Campaign partnership:

• Publication of Discover Boating Magazine (to request a copy of the magazine, please contact: info@bcmta.com)
• National Advertising Campaign
• National website: www.discoverboating.ca
• LifeSaving Society WaterWise Team Sponsorship
• Boat for Hope
• Family Fishing Weekend
• Georgia Strait Alliance Clean Marine Program
• Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society

Regional Discover Boating Promotion & Community Contributions

Ongoing Representation on Committees:

• Sport Fishing Institute
• Regional Recreational Boating Advisory Committees
• National Canadian Marine Advisory Council
• Western Marine Community Coalition
• Pacific Coast Marine Review Panel and Navigational Aids Sub-committee
• BC Marine Conservation Analysis Working Group
• Canadian Safe Boating Council

Government Issues Addressed:

• Provincial Grey Water Regulations
• Small Vessel Regulations
• Vessel Licencing Tracking
• TP 1332 - Small Vessel Construction Standards
• Fuel Stations
• Foreshore Access and Waterfront Development
• Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program Changes
• Vessel Operating Restriction Regulations
• Compliance Labels
• Disposal of Expired Flares
• Anchoring Restrictions
• Olympic Marine Security

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