six are flown by UK public institutions such as Trinity House, the RNLI and the Scout Association, six by dependent territories and five by Commonwealth countries and provinces. The remainder have been granted to privileged yacht clubs around the world. The MVS Ensign accurately reflects the Service's aims in promoting maritime skills amongst local communities in ports and harbours around Britain's coast. Training Each member is issued an individual training log book and members can train in variety of RYA courses including: RYA Basic Navigation and Safety Course RYA Day Skipper Theory Course RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course RYA Diesel Engine Course RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate Course RYA First Aid Members can also train with materials produced by the MVS covering: Safety at Sea Operation of Inboard and Outboard Motors Boat Handling Vessel Repair and Maintenance Chart Work and Navigation including use of navigation equipment Emergency Response such as pollution, incidents and afloat patrols Operations room skills including Command and Control Use of meteorological information Operation of craft electrical systems including fault diagnosis and rectification Large craft engines and auxiliary systems Control of berthing and berthing parties Small ship command and handling Deck and Engineering watch keeping Members progress through the various levels in their own time dependent on the amount of time they can commit to their training. References External links Maritime Volunteer Service HRH Prince Michael of Kent – Patron List MVS Defaced Ensign Maritime Volunteer Service Registered Charity No.1048454 Maritime education Organisations based in Cheshire Organizations established in 1994 Portsmouth Sea rescue organisations of the United Kingdom 1994 establishments in the United Kingdom Warrington