About the BCMTA
The BC Marine Trades Association (BCMTA) is the voice of the recreational marine industry in British Columbia. Working 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, our mandate is to promote recreational boating in BC and to ensure a positive atmosphere of growth for all members. In addition to owning the Vancouver International Boat Show, the BCMTA actively pursues opportunities to promote boating in BC.
Membership Information
Being a part of the MTA means being a part of the recreational marine industry in BC. Learn more about the benefits of membership and how to join the largest marine industry association in British Columbia.
Join Now - Fill out an application form to join BC’s strongest voice for the recreational marine industry. This application form is in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. To view a pdf file, you need Adobe Reader software which can be downloaded at no cost from Adobe.
Administration / Board
Find out how to contact the MTA to discuss any issue related to the marine industry in BC.
About the BCMTA
Established in the mid-1950s as a not-for-profit organization, BCMTA works to:
- Promote recreational boating in BC and keep the industry free of obstacles inhibiting growth.
- Represent the Association, its members and the industry to all levels of government.
- Actively seek promotional and business opportunities for our members.
- Facilitate the professional development of our members.
Our membership of almost 300 ranges from small owner/operated businesses to large, multinational corporations and are involved in all aspects of supplying the recreational marine industry.
As owners of the Vancouver International Boat Show (VIBS), we use the show to further promote boating as well as provide an excellent venue for our members to showcase their products and services.
Recent initiatives successfully implemented by BCMTA:
- Another successful Vancouver International Boat Show, including in-water venue at False Creek Yacht Club
- National Discover Boating Campaign partnership
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- 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 and Community Contributions
- On-going 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
- Addressed government issues:
- 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