Our Boats are all crewed and skippered by our members, people who joined us to learn or perhaps to teach the skills we need to take to the water safely and responsibly and to maintain the vessels to a high standard of seaworthiness.

Learn Boathandling -

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Powerboat Training -

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Boat trips on the River Tay

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MVS Tay -  Vessels

Click VESSELS - for more on our 4 seagoing vessels and one Lightship.

Tayside photo gallery

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 Tay Dolphins - Click on the image to view video Copyright Pat Lawrence - contact www.mvstay.org

The Dundee branch of the Maritime Volunteer Service is one of the largest in Britain with a fleet of 5 vessels. Every aspect of running this seagoing unit is carried out by our own membership

We are looking for people who wish to train as crew, skippers, engineers, communications personnel, shore support, as well as people interested in working on the restoration of a historic vessel. If you have an interest in the sea or in boats - consider contacting us.

For more info on becoming a member click here.

We welcome news and contributions from other MVS units throughout the country.

Click for info on River Tay Dolphins

MVS Tay gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance of H. M. Revenue and Customs, The Port of Dundee (Forth Ports) The D. C. Thomson Charitable Trust, The Bell's Nautical Trust, Mrs. M. Robertson-Black, The Tay Charitable Trust, The St. Katherine's Fund, The Robertson Trust,  The Alexander Moncur Trust, Historic Scotland,  The Mathew Trust, Mr. Clive McKeag