Kingston&SurreyMVS

This is the official account of the Kingston & Surrey Maritime Volunteer Service. We provide safety patrols on the Thames. Email [email protected].

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

We are pleased to announce that two @KingstonMvs members were elected as Directors and Trustees of @MVSHQ at our national AGM2023. This truly puts our Unit at the heart of the organisation and we can play a part in influencing the future of MVS.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

Today (Saturday 28 October 2023) members of the @MVSHQ and units across the country converge on London for our AGM.

@KingstonMvs members will be in attendance and get to catch up with their neighbouring unit on the River #Thames @MvsPutney

[Stephen Wheatley @sewheatley]

18 years ago today I walked onto RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station to start my first shift as a volunteer crew member.
What a journey!
Thank you to the RNLI and the team at Tower past and present for everything, you have changed my life and many others too.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

We are proud to have worked with @LFBKingston on ensuring these throw lines are available along the busiest stretch of the River Thames. They are for your safety and the safety of others. If you see them damaged, please let @LFBKingston know.

[LFB Kingston @LFBKingston]

We are regularly checking our throw bag boards which are now installed along #kingston riverside. The bags contain a floating rope that can be thrown to someone in distress in the river. If you need to use one, call 999 and ask for the fire service.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

@KingstonMVS and our trusty vessel, MVS Blue Light played a key role in this years @GreatRiverRace on the #RiverThames Read the link to find out about our role: https://t.co/lyifwu6fE0

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

Upper Thames: Charity launches new volunteer patrol boat at busy periods https://t.co/bbqaYdhwBr

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

New boat, new name! We propose to change our name to Kingston and Surrey MVS in recognition of our extended patrol area upstream of Molesey Lock.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

We launched our new boat, 'Surrey Volunteer' at the Thames Boat House, Shepperton last night. We were delight to receive matched funding from @SurreyNews and @RiverThames. @MoleseySteve championed our application to the Surrey Community Projects Fund Fund.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

This is our new Pan’s Marine P430 vessel being prepped at by @WaltonMarine ready for launch next week. We will be using this vessel to extend our patrol reach upstream of #molesey lock. Thanks to sponsorship from @SurreyNews and @RiverThames

[Solent Cruises Ltd @Solent_Cruises]

With the return of HMS Prince of Wales to Portsmouth late last week, at least for the August period, both Royal Navy aircraft carriers are alongside and can be viewed up close on one of our harbour tours. @HMSQNLZ @HMSPWLS @visitportsmouth @PHDockyard @Portsmouth_born

[Warsash Maritime School @warsashmaritime]

Weighing up the costs and benefits of a career-boosting postgraduate qualification at @warsashmaritime @SolentUni?

Visit https://t.co/YdOAjGqetC for funding info and https://t.co/APjO2i6l3X to book your open day place.

#Maritime #Postgraduate #WarsashMaritimeSchool #SolentUni

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

This is an easy question to answer! Seamanship is an essential skill which is why we are offering cadets @warsashmaritime the opportunity to develop their small boat handling skills with us on Southampton Water @ABPSouthampton @merchantnavy_co @MVSHQ @MVSNorthumbria

[Nautical Institute @NauticalInst]

Speakers announced for Seamanship Webinar - An Essential Skill or a Dying Art?
The panel will discuss the role of seamanship in the modern world, sharing their own experiences and answering questions from the audience.
Register here: https://t.co/sjZObXTQow
#maritime #seafarers

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

In addition to our guard boat duties, it has been our pleasure escort the Mayors at @RBKMayor @RBKingston @LBRUT and @ElmbridgeBC to the regattas.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

We have been very busy in June and July on Guard Boat duties at @royalcanoeclub @KingstonRC @KingstonRotary (Dragon Boats) @MoleseyBoatClub @DittonsSPC Supporting EA partial river closures @MariaHerlihyEA

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

Bournemouth beach investigation: Boat not to blame for two children drowning

https://t.co/sZuacK1ml0

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

Today we will be patrolling upstream of Molesey Lock.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

As we feared on the “hottest day of the year so far”. There were groups of teenagers (all male) swimming across the river at #thamesditton ⁦@ElmbridgeBC⁩ yesterday. Body found in River Eden following search for missing teenager https://t.co/SeUIru7dgM

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

@MariaHerlihyEA @MarkHill03 @RomneyWeir @GillRimmer1 @DeTom48 We came across these two badly moored boats (no stern lines) at @ElmbridgeBC Cigarette Island yesterday. No sign of anyone onboard.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

@MariaHerlihyEA @minima_yacht @EnvAgencySE @MarkHill03 @RomneyWeir @rnli_teddington @TW11Harbour @ThamesPathNT @GillRimmer1 #TeddingtonLock will be a magnet for young people from all over London this weekend. Are the relevant authorities prepared? @MPSonthewater @MPSTeddington @LBRUT @LondonPortAuth @LFBKingston @RBKingston

[Maria Herlihy EA @MariaHerlihyEA]

The weather is forecast to be lovely over the next few days ,some great advice #Water safety.Please keep yourself and others safe .@EnvAgencySE @MarkHill03 @RomneyWeir @rnli_teddington @TW11Harbour @ThamesPathNT @GillRimmer1