The River Medway Business Users Association RMBUA was formed in 2001 with the aim of promoting the use of the River Medway as a conduit for leisure and commercial business. Members of the RMBUA operate businesses throughout the length of the River ranging from international companies to small private enterprises, shippers to wharfingers and those meeting the demands of the growing marine leisure industry. The River is one of the most important arteries for the transport of bulk and specialist cargoes encompassing coal, aggregate, containers, forest products, fruit and newbuilt cars supporting a considerable amount of employment along its banks. The RMBUA continues to support the development of new wharves but with equal importance it is determined to protect existing riverside commerce through a process of education and awareness ensuring that the people of Medway, and those in a position of influence understand how vital the River is to local businesses, the transportation of goods and the leisure industry. The RMBUA has already proven to be an effective organisation having been instrumental in bringing the views of River users to the attention of local and regional councils and helping a number of organisations in their negotiations with the statutory authority. A significant activity since 2004 has been involvement with plans for the Rochester Riverside development whilst increasing the visibility of the association’s aims and ambitions underlining the importance of this artery for the trade and employment it facilitates, its aesthetics and its impressive history.

Address: 4 Cotswold Gardens, Downswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8TB
Telephone: +44 (0) 1622 861164
Fax: +44 (0) 1622 843401
Website: http://www.rmbua.co.uk/