British Marine, organisers of TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2018, has announced a long-term commitment to marine conservation .
Celebrating their 50th Show this year, British Marine is taking steps to minimise the environmental impact of the event and raise awareness of the plight of the world’s oceans among its thousands of visitors and exhibitors. Working with the Marine Conservation Society, the organisers have launched a dynamic three-year pledge which includes moving away from single use plastics, serving only sustainable fish, continuing to recycle waste wherever possible and encouraging environmentally responsible behaviour by visitors, exhibitors, staff and other stakeholders
By 2020, British Marine aims to have the individual engagement and signed commitment to marine conservation from of all exhibitors and contractors through its Exhibitor & Contractor Environment Charter.
Greg Munford, British Marine President, comments: “As an industry which lives for being on the seas, we see first-hand the effects humanity is having on our waters. It is important that this wonderful and unique resource which we rely on is protected.
“As Britain’s biggest festival of boating, attracting an international audience of over 106,000 visitors and 500 marine businesses, TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show provides an ideal platform to drive change and get sailing enthusiasts and boatbuilders alike to take notice.”
TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show takes place at Mayflower Park/Town Quay, Southampton from September 14-23, 2018. Early Bird tickets are now on sale, with two children under the age of 15 going free with each adult. For more information visit: www.southamptonboatshow.com.