MVS Poole’s ex Customs launch Avocet recently found herself high and dry (almost!) at Cobbs Quay Marina. The vessel was lifted from the water in order to undergo a period of maintenance and...

Volunteers from MVS Poole recently assisted other harbour users whilst on voluntary harbour patrol. On Sunday 19th September, crew on MVS Avocet went to the aid of the Maisie Barca, a small motorboat...

A crew of MVS Poole volunteers recently collected litter on an evening exercise in Poole Harbour. Whilst participating in the annual Summer Challenge, Team 3 onboard MVS Avocet noticed several pieces...

MVS Poole has teamed up with local charity Oceans to Earth and Dorset County Council’s Coastal Officer, to work together to help combat litter in Poole Harbour. We have the pleasure of supporting...

Throughout the summer months MVS Poole conducts harbour patrols for Poole Harbour Commissioners, with the aim of helping others to enjoy Poole Harbour safely. At the start of another patrol on the...

MVS Poole members at the start of a new patrol, Poole Harbour and Marina Guides in hand!...

Members of MVS Poole have visited the Poole floating lifeboat station as part of their Foundation and Competent Crew training schemes. As well as learning more about the RNLI, the station Operations...

7 members visited the brand new maritime simulation centre in Southampton based in a new ‘high tech’ building. We viewed the 8 full mission simulation bridges, learnt how they were being used and what...

During a recent visit to Poole, the Poole Unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service was very pleased to welcome their Patron, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO KStJ who spent just over an...