 Accommodation, Cafés, Kiosks & Restaurants
Air Conditioning, Generators and Refrigeration
Boatbuilding - Specialist Fabricators
Boatbuilding
Supplies
Boat Hire - Drive Yourself
Boat Manufacturers
& Importers
Boat Repairs & Maintenance - Mechanical
Boat Repairs & Maintenance - Structural
Boat Sales - In Water Power Boats
Boat Sales - Miscellaneous
Boat Sales - Trailer Boats & PWC
Boat Sales - Sailing
& Yachts
Boat Sharing
Schemes
Chandlery Retail Outlets
Chandlery Wholesale & Distributors
Cleaners, Detailers & Signwriters
Clothing
Clubs, Organisations & Authorities
Covers, Upholsterers, Trimmers & Interiors
Diving Equipment Sales & Hire
Engines - Manufacturers & Importers
Engines - Sales
Engines - Service
Equipment - Specialist
Finance, Insurance
& Legal
Fishing Tackle & Accessories
Fuel - Access from Water
Marinas
Marine Consultants
Media
Sailing Equipment & Materials
Schools
Surveyors
Trailers
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The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is a non-profit organisation which represents over 90 percent of the retail boating industry. Member companies include boat builders, retailers, engine distributors, yacht brokers, trailer manufacturers, ship chandleries, hire and charter boat operators, marinas, shipwrights, mechanical and electrical engineers plus ancillary services - all the different facets of the boating industry.
As members they honour the BIA's Code of Ethics, thus ensuring their customers have absolute peace of mind in the purchase or boating products and services. In addition, the BIA is involved in important issues which touch upon all aspects of our recreational use of the waterways - the environment, boating safety, access, public facilities and so on.
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Remember to look for the BIA symbol  that indicates that the business is a member of our association and abides by our voluntary code of conduct.
Contact your state office for assistance with service providers that may be able to assist with your requirements, or use our Directory (above).
Code of Ethics
Member companies are place in a position of trust to:
1. Act honestly and fairly in all business dealings with the consumer
2. Maintain professional courtesy and integrity at all times
3. Ensure all advertising and representations are truthful and accurate
4. At all times act in an environmentally responsible manner
5. Do all that is possible to promote safe boating and education practices
6. Render accurate, truthful and expert advice to the community
7. Strive for excellence in quality of service to customers
CLICK HERE to download the Code of Practice
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