History
Since being formed in 1994, we have been very busy. See below for the highlights from across the years.
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2010s
2016
Richard Dale a former Trustee and National Secretary, an active member of the Humber Unit, was recognised at the highest level with the award of an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours.
2015
MVS ground crew assist at the Shoreham Air Show when, a Hawker Hunter T7 failed to complete a loop manoeuvre and crashed onto vehicles on the A27.
The national training vessel East Sussex 1 crewed by volunteers from across the MVS sailed to France on May 21st to support the Return of the Little Ships to Dunkirk, aiding one of those gallant vessels after it suffered engine problems. While along side our Chair meet our Parton, who is also the honorary admiral of the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships in Dunkirk.
2014
The Service once more has a bricks and mortar headquarters. Thanks to the generosity of the Warrington Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Registered Office of the MVS is now the International Business Centre, Delta Crescent, Warrington, WA5 7WQ.
2013
Northumbria unit establish an annual Remembrance Day Parade of Sail on the River Tyne.
2012
The MVS was honoured when we were awarded The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award, known as the 'MBE for Voluntary Organisations' one of only 60 organisations to receive this prestigious award!
Assisting with marshalling duties and much more at the Olympics in London and Weymouth.
Members of the London units and other units take part in the Diamond Jubilee Pageant.
London unit assists at a VIP visit by Lord Tuiakano, Prime Minister of Tonga.
2011
Portsmouth unit provides a media boat for the start of the Clipper Race 2011/12.
BBC Radio Solent interview on the H2O Show.
2010
Members from units around the country escort 'The Little Ships' to Dunkirk - 60th anniversary.
Exercise 'Orange Tree' a multiple emergency services exercise on the Thames.
Members from the London unit provide assistance to the Thames Foreshore Project.
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2000s
2009
Members of City of London, Sovereign Harbour, Shoreham, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight units attend and provide a colour party at the funeral of Commander Sir Robin Gillett Bt GBE RD RNR (Rtd)
London unit formally thanked by the Royal Naval Reserve for assisting in dining out of Commodore Stephen Thorne RD ADC RNR (Rtd)
2008
Members from the Portsmouth unit assist the MCA MRCC Solent with the wreck of the MV Ice Princess
2007
Units from Poole, Portsmouth and Portland assist the MCA MRCC Portland with the wreck of the MV Napoli
2006
Members from the Portsmouth unit crew an admiral's barge for BBC's Antiques Roadshow from Portsmouth
2005
Marshalling boat duties by the Portsmouth unit at the International Fleet Review (aka Trafalgar 200)
Providing media and marshalling boats for the Tall Ships Race in Newcastle
Portsmouth unit provides marshall boats for the International Festival of the Sea
2002
Marshalling afloat duties by the Portsmouth Unit at the Tall Ships Race
2001
Marshal boat duties by the Portsmouth unit at the International Festival of the Sea
2000
Numerous members help escort 'The Little Ships' to Dunkirk - 50th anniversary
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1990s
1998
Armed Forces Minister, Dr John Reid, announces that the Royal Navy would give Formal Recognition to the Maritime Volunteer Service - Parliment Link
HRH Prince Michael of Kent becomes Royal Patron of the Maritime Volunteer Service
MVS granted a Privileged Ensign
Marshalling duties by Portsmouth unit at the International Festival of the Sea
1994
Maritime Volunteer Service formed - takes over and expands many former RNXS roles
Royal Naval Auxiliary Service (RNXS) disbanded following defence review