Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) Eastbourne, East Sussex, Serving the Martime, Nautical & Naval Community in Eastbourne, East Sussex, Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) Eastbourne, East Sussex

MVS East Sussex

Serving 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 MVS was founded upon the disbandment of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service in 1994 by members of the RNXS who felt there was still a need for a volunteer maritime service to patrol and provide a vital service to maritime and nautical communities like Portsmouth.

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 400 members in 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 an offshore training ship.

What is the Maritime Volunteer Service?

We are a recognised national maritime training organisation

We are a uniformed body of civilian volunteers established in 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