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 drifting in the main channel with engine failure. MVS Avocet sent over a tow line and removed the vessel away from the … Read more
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 of litter in the water, including a discarded oil drum. After recovering the drum, it was found to still contain oil. Marine litter is … Read more
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 Oceans to Earth in their mission to help look after our wildlife living in and around Poole Harbour by actively searching for … Read more
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 26th June, MVS Avocet, flying a new Red Ensign, had the honour of escorting Condor Ferries’ Condor Liberation through Poole Harbour. Condor Liberation … Read more
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 Manager Paul Glatzel popped in to give an in depth explanation of the two lifeboats, answer questions and meet the MVS members.
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 they are capable of, had a go on the container crane loading simulator, learnt about the importance of HV training on … Read more
While out on patrol on Sunday, Avocet rescued an anchored yacht in the middle of the small boat channel just off Diver buoy. The yacht had lost her rudder and was unable to navigate back to her mooring. Avocet undertook a tow taking the vessel back to Lake Pier. Coxswain David said “A very professional … Read more
One of our larger vessels, St Elin is now back from her annual refit and essential maintenance from the Sunseeker boatyard on West Quay Road. St Elin is owned by Green Island Holiday Trust with MVS Poole providing skipper and crew for the various activities the Trust carries out as well as for our own … Read more
As 2018 draws to a close, MVS Poole would like to wish all our members a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. 2018 has been a big year for the Poole Unit, with a growth in membership and our updated training programme.