Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) Portsmouth, Serving the Martime, Nautical & Naval Community in Portsmouth & South Coast, Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) Portsmouth

MVS Portsmouth

Serving and Training Your Local Maritime Community

The Maritime Volunteer Services is a company limited by Guarantee No. 3003565.

A Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1048454 and in Scotland SC 039269

Registered Address: 17 Cromwell Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4TH, UK.

Brief History of the Maritime Volunteer Service

The Maritime Volunteer Service is a unique charity in the non-profit sector and having started with nothing but enthusiasm, the Maritime Volunteer Service now has over 500 members in more than 30 Units around the coasts and estuaries of the United Kingdom. Each unit meets weekly for classroom training which is put into practice afloat on other evenings and at weekends using a range of craft from dories, through launches, powerful RIBs to offshore training ships.

We are totally self-funding and rely on donations from individuals, other organisations and fund raising to achieve our aims.

What is the Maritime Volunteer Service?

We are a recognised national maritime training organisation

We are a uniformed body of civilian volunteers established in more than 30 national units

We are organised nationally into Units and Regions

We have a grade structure based upon the individual member’s achievements and skills

We operate as a registered charity

What does the Maritime Volunteer Service do?

We have training Units at ports around the UK coast

We operate and maintain RIBs, launches and other training vessels

We provide skilled support for local maritime organisations and events

We Serve your local community in times of need or emergency

We take part in Emergency Planning exercises ashore and afloat

What will the Maritime Volunteer Service do for me?

We will train you to nationally and internationally recognised standards both MCA & RYA

We offer you activities and experiences not easily found at a price you can afford

We offer you a worthwhile hobby that can help your working life

We offer you fun and excitement in a safe environment

What can I do for the Maritime Volunteer Service?

Help to manage the Service

Become an instructor to pass on valuable maritime skills and knowledge

Support your local MVS Unit with public relations and fund raising activities

Encourage others to become involved

What do we do in Portsmouth?

In Portsmouth we operate in one of the busiest shipping ports in the country with the very kind understanding of the Queen’s Harbour Master providing vital safety patrol boats and maritime services to events such as International Festival of the Sea, Meet the Navy, Bournemouth Air Festival, Solent Swims, Pier to Pier Swims and provide a corps of trained volunteers to help with emergencies such as the sudden heavy snow falls the UK suffered in January 2010.