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The Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) is a uniformed civilian maritime training organisation and support emergency service in the United Kingdom. It was formed in 1994 as a response to the disbandment of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service (RNXS). Volunteers follow similar rates and ranks, traditions, vales and ethos as the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy. The patron of the Maritime Volunteer Service is HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Honorary Rear Admiral, Royal Naval Reserve and Commodore-in-Chief, Maritime Reserves.〔() HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO, KStJ〕 The Maritime Volunteer Service has over 450 members in more than 30 units around the coasts and estuaries of the United Kingdom. The founding unit of the MVS was MVS Portsmouth. Each unit meets weekly for training which is put into practice afloat using a range of craft including powerful RIBs, launches, dories, purpose made rescue craft and even offshore training ships. One unit has even purchased a hovercraft to provide safety cover in shallow waters and mud banks. The MVS maintains strong links with the Combined Cadet Forces, the British Armed Forces, the Merchant Navy and other maritime organisations. . ==National Level== At a National level the MVS Headquarters (MVS HQ) are based in Warrington at the International Business Centre.〔(MVS opens new national HQ )〕 This is where all decision on policy or national regulation are formulated and recommended to trustees and members. MVS Headquarters is home to a small volunteer staff. The MVS is headed operationally by the Chief Volunteer Officer (CVO). He\she is also the chair of the Council of Management (CoM). Governance of the charitable aspects of the MVS are overseen by a board of trustees, the Chairman being Captain Anthony Minns MN, MNI. MVS HQ is made up of a variety of different management sections, including: *MVS Training Manager: Responsible for National training courses, National Qualifications and coordinates with the Royal Yachting Association. *MVS Resilience Manager: Works with the emergency services nationally and regionally to develop and implement resilience strategies and coordinate efforts in emergencies such as floods and pollution incidents. *MVS Communications Manager: Deals with national communications, including web content and social media. *MVS National Health & Safety Manager: Responsible for all aspects of national health & safety, coordinating between the MVS, the Health & Safety Executive and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency. *MVS National Fleet Manager: Responsible for the running of the offshore fleet. *MVS National Registrar: Responsible for maintaining membership records and subscriptions and matters relating to data protection. Most national managers hold rank equivalent to that of a lieutenant-commander. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Maritime Volunteer Service」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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