Sea Ranger

The Sea Ranger Service is the world’s first maritime ranger service. Using sailing workships, we carry out nature management tasks on behalf of the government and offshore companies. These tasks are performed by Sea Rangers: young adults selected and trained annually after participating in the Sea Ranger Bootcamp. Sea Rangers carry out nature monitoring and restoration work at sea, while learning on the job and furthering their development

As a Sea Ranger, you’ll be out at sea, conducting monitoring and conservation work through assignments for our partners. These tasks involve everything from monitoring shipwrecks to marine wildlife observation. Besides the contracted work, you’ll learn the ropes of sailing and living at sea. The professional crew on board will train you, setting you up for a career in the maritime sector after your time as a Sea Ranger. Sea Rangers in the past have measured water quality, researched and restored seagrass meadows, and even used drones for surveillance purposes. So, as a Sea Ranger, you’re not just working on the sea; you’re working actively for the sea.

What you’ll be up to

As a Sea Ranger, you’ll be out at sea, conducting monitoring and conservation work through assignments for our partners. These tasks involve everything from monitoring shipwrecks to marine wildlife observation. Besides the contracted work, you’ll learn the ropes of sailing and living at sea. The professional crew on board will train you, setting you up for a career in the maritime sector after your time as a Sea Ranger. Sea Rangers in the past have measured water quality, researched and restored seagrass meadows, and even used drones for surveillance purposes. So, as a Sea Ranger, you’re not just working on the sea; you’re working actively for the sea. Your tasks include • Offshore Sea Ranger tasks, like sailing and marine monitoring; • Learning the ropes across various ship departments like navigation, deck handling, interior management, and engine room • Following up orders from the Captain and Mate, whether independently or not; • Safely operating a sailing ship for commercial assignments; • Maintaining research, communication, and measuring equipment; • Being a Sea Ranger Service ambassador by wearing the Sea Ranger uniform, giving presentations, tours, and media interviews; • Helping out with operational tasks to keep the Sea Ranger Service ship in safe sailing. • Learning the Sea Ranger curriculum and following drills and lessons throughout the season

Read more: https://searangers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/UK-Sea-Ranger-job-description-2025-compressed-2.pdf