Representing the maritime sector within the ports of Bristol, since 1907

Bristol Maritime Trade Association

Welcome. Our Association is a trade body representing the interests of companies working in and around the Port of Bristol, including Avonmouth and Royal Portbury Docks and port users in general.

Upcoming Events

28/04/2026 - Quarterly Meeting

Date: Tuesday 28^th April, 2026
Time: 1100hrs
Venue: QVSR Seafarers Centre

Meeting followed by presentation by Louise Dixey “Press Gangs of Pill”

09/06/2026 - Annual General Meeting

Date: Tuesday 9^th June, 2026
Time: 1100hrs
Venue: The Great Western Room, Alongside ss “ Great Britain”, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY
Meeting to be followed by a Buffet Lunch.

June 2026 - River Avon Summer Cruise

Date: Thursday 25th June, 2026
Time: 1610hrs
Venue: River Avon

15/09/2026 - Quarterly Meeting

Date: Tuesday 15^th September, 2026
Time: 1400hrs
Venue: TBC

08/10/2026 - 94th Annual Dinner

Date: Thursday 8^th October, 2026
Time: 1800hrs
Venue: ss "Great Britain"

Arrival by Ferries embark Cascade Steps

Latest News

27/11/2025 - Christmas Shoot / Feast

Christmas Festive Shoot Lunch

This year, our Christmas (Clay) Turkey Shoot was held on Thursday 27^th November, 2025 at the Weston Lodge Shooting Ground, followed by a festive meal at The Windmill Inn, Portishead.

This year's results and photos...