Maritime Volunteer Service

While many of the best aspects of RNXS operating procedures and traditions survive in the MVS, it is a uniformed civilian charity whose vessels fly a defaced Red Ensign.In his remarks, he said that the Royal Navy's recognition is a tribute to the important role that the MVS play in the education and training of young people in nautical skills.[1] On 2 September 1998, a Warrant was issued giving permission for the MVS to wear a Red Ensign bearing the Service's "V" and "Anchor" logo and naval crown.The MVS Ensign accurately reflects the Service's aims in promoting maritime skills amongst local communities in ports and harbours around Britain's coast.In 2014 the MVS marked its 20th anniversary at an official dinner in Portsmouth, where the guest of honour was Vice-Admiral Sir Alan Massey KCB, CBE, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
The MVS National Training Vessel East Sussex 1 at Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne.
The MVS on the water at Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne.
The MVS and RNLI on a joint exercise in Sussex.
The MVS Defaced Ensign
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