The tidal Thames flows at a faster rate than an Olympic swimmer and is subject to a daily rise and fall of up to seven metres, challenging even the fittest athletes hubs.la/H0SsGC20 #SaferThames #RespectTheWater

A very successful day of community engagement, including fund raising and recruitment. A massive thank you for the generosity of the local community and Fulham Football Club fans.

We’re so excited and grateful to Caledonia Investments for this sponsorship. It will make a real difference to every unit across the UK and help to expand the service and our capabilities in every way ⚓️

The Merchant Navy War Memorial, Tower Hill.

Saying hello to our friends Chiswick Lifeboat on their 20th Birthday.

A good day of training. Some boat handling and navigation exercises, with a little bit of adverse weather thrown in. Good work by all the crew.

MVS Putney are recruiting. If you want to learn new skills, meet new people and be part of the team then please get in touch for details or more information - [email protected]

Three MVS Putney crew members completed and passed the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course this weekend in Brighton. (One was camera shy). A great weekend of training. If you want to learn new skills we are recruiting. Get in touch [email protected]

Providing some river familiarisation to members of a team planning to row down the River Thames and around the UK.

Thanks MVS Putney for giving my dad (and me!) an incredible experience today! #

It was a real pleasure to take Tony and his daughter Sally for a trip on the Thames on Saturday. Tony used to work for RAF Air Sea Rescue. And we were lucky enough to see Gloriana in the Tudor Pull.

We were happy to help a barge that had run aground yesterday and also spotted a seal. An eventful afternoon. Good training for the crew and great teamwork.

Members of MVS Putney at The Merchant Navy War Memorial for Remembrance Sunday.

A productive day of boat handling training for some of our crew on two of our three boats. And a promotion for crew member Phil. We are looking for new members. Contact us at [email protected]

An excellent evening of First Aid training focussing on CPR and use of DEFIB. Always good to refresh skills.

Some great training at the weekend joined by members of our Kingston Unit. #teamwork [email protected]

An excellent evening of fire safety training including practical use of fire extinguishers. @MVSHQ [email protected]

Victoria Borwick River Thames Society @MVSHQ MVS Putney We were very pleased to receive this prestigious award alongside our partner units in Putney and Medway for our devices to well-being on the Thames.

As part of National MVS Day members of Putney Unit held a community event and then had a patrol of the river in one of our RIBs. Great to speak with the local community and explain what we do. Some potential new recruits as well.

Members of Putney Maritime Volunteer Service paying their respects at the Merchant Navy Memorial @MVSHQ