Partners

Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries and trusted by outdoor professionals and enthusiasts around the world.

Helly Hansen

The Turing Foundation was founded in July 2006 by Pieter and Françoise Geelen. The name of the foundation honours Alan Turing, the British scientist who is regarded by many as the founder of modern computer science. The foundation has four main objectives for grantmaking: education, art, nature conservation and leprosy research. The Turing Foundation support us with our seagrass restoration work.

The Turing Foundation

Navico Group brands offer industry leading products and services in the maritime industry. They are a very supportive partner of the Sea Ranger Service, and have provided excellent support and guidance on the construction of our second ship. We are grateful to have them on board.

Navico Group

Randstad is a global leader in recruitment and employability solutions. As one of the core partners of the Sea Ranger Service, Randstad assists in offering additional employment opportunities for those participating in the Sea Ranger Bootcamp.

Randstad

Troost Accountants are based in The Netherlands and have been advising and assisting us for a number years, helping us on our mission.

Troost Accountants

As a trailblazing outdoor clothing company, Patagonia has spearheaded environmental grantmaking, supporting often small, grassroots organisations making a positive impact for the environment around them. Patagonia was one of the very first funders to the Sea Ranger Service, even when the official organisation had not yet been founded.

Patagonia

Utrecht University is an international research university of high standing. It has a strong connection to the city of Utrecht with its roots dating back to 1636. Researchers at the university are involved in researching and validating various aspects of the Sea Ranger Service approach.

Utrecht University

Ashoka is the world’s most renowned changemaker network of social entrepreneurs. Founder of the Sea Ranger Service, Wietse van der Werf, was elected Ashoka Fellow in 2018 and the Ashoka network has since supported the further development and growth of the organisation in numerous ways. A core partner that truly understands the systems change thinking applied in the Sea Ranger model.

Ashoka >

Baltic lifejackets are now used onboard the Sea Ranger Service ship, keeping the Sea Rangers safe while they carry out the work offshore.

Baltic Lifejackets

The Bekker-la Bastide Fund is a maritime-related family fund which has financially supported the training of the Sea Rangers.

Bekker-la Bastide-Fund >

The DOEN Foundation supports initiatives from people who are not afraid to take risks while putting their pioneering ideas into practice and inspire others. DOEN is one of the key investors in the Sea Ranger Service.

DOEN Foundation >

Boelen Marine is a company priding itself on delivering quality installation and finishing work in ships interiors. It works with Sea Ranger Ships on the construction of sailing work vessels.

Boelen Marine >

CityLab010 is a funding initiative by the City of Rotterdam to drive forward innovations for the city. The Sea Ranger Service was awarded support in 2017 to assist with running the first Sea Ranger Bootcamp, for which Rotterdam youths were initially recruited.

Citylab010 >

Dioraphte is a charitable fund that supports social initiatives. The Sea Ranger Service received a contribution from Dioraphte for the Sea Ranger Bootcamp in 2020.

Dioraphte >

Fantastiko is a charter ship used by the Sea Ranger Service to carry out offshore services. The vessel has been instrumental in the first pilots to test the viability of the Sea Ranger approach at sea.

Fantastiko >

The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Food Quality co-signed the Green Deal Sea Ranger Service in December 2018, making it one of the core government partners for the Sea Ranger initiative.

Ministry of Environment >

Enver offer vital family support to people all across The Netherlands.

Enver >

We are very grateful to the City of Rotterdam who have been very supportive of our work since the beginning.

City of Rotterdam >

Het Duikhuis offer diving training for people of all abilities all across The Netherlands. Read more about them on their website.

het Duikhuis >

The overall objective of the IHC Foundation, established in 2012, is to support charitable projects in countries where the company conducts its business activities and where its employees are directly involved in operations. The foundation supported the Sea Ranger Service with a one of donation.

IHC Foundation >

PwC has been a core partner to the Sea Ranger Service and instrumental in its further development. In particular, PwC has been assisted the Sea Ranger Service in designing its social franchising model, to scale its impact globally.

PwC

The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy co-signed the Green Deal Sea Ranger Service in December 2018, making it one of the core government partners for the Sea Ranger initiative.

Ministry of Economic Affairs >

The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management co-signed the Green Deal Sea Ranger Service in December 2018, making it one of the core government partners for the Sea Ranger initiative.

Ministry of Infrastructure >

The Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment co-signed the Green Deal Sea Ranger Service in December 2018, making it one of the core government partners for the Sea Ranger initiative.

Ministry of Social Affairs >

Mirko Hoette are a Dutch shipbuilding company which have supported us with the building of our ship.

NIOZ is a leading marine research institute that produces excellent science.

NIOZ >

Our starting point is to enjoy at sea and always return a wealth of experience richer in the port of Scheveningen. With our planned approach according to CWO or RYA method we guarantee the best level of education at the North Sea. By participating in competitions you learn to act quickly and efficiently and on international journeys you can put the learned into practice during a fantastic journey.

NL Sailing >

The North Sea Farmers Foundation accelerate and strengthen the impact-driven seaweed sector. They do this by creating a healthy and strong value chain, in and from The Netherlands. The Sea Ranger Service have worked previously to assist in maintenance work at offshore seaweed farms.

North Sea Farmers >

Object Guild develops simple software solutions with a focus on human beings to increase impact of purpose-driven organizations. Object Guild has supported the Sea Ranger Service in developing tailor-made IT solutions.

Object Guild

Social entrepreneurs are addressing the most pressing societal and ecological challenges of our time. Oya Seed supports these changemakers by providing them with capital and access to a professional network. Oya Seed is one of the investors in the Sea Ranger Service.

Oya Seed

The National Postcode Lottery was founded in 1989 to support charities that work towards a just, healthy and green world. The lottery raises funds for its charities and publicises their work.

Dutch Postcode Lottery

s marine educators, ProSea has supported the Sea Ranger Service in offering maritime awareness training for the Sea Rangers, ensuring we stay on top of our broader knowledge on marine issues as we actively work in marine stewardship.

ProSea

The Rabo Foundation was founded in 1974 to offer vulnerable people in groups in the Netherlands and far beyond a better future perspective by investing in their self-reliance. The foundation is one of the key investors in the Sea Ranger Service.

Rabobank Foundation

Scandia provide high quality workwear, and have provided our Sea Rangers with some important workwear items.

Scandia Gear

LAVA are a fantastic Amsterdam based branding and design studio.

LAVA >

Schmidt Marine Technology Partners is a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation that supports the development of ocean technologies with compelling conservation and research applications, as well as strong commercialization potential.

Schmidt Marine Technology Partners

In 2021 this all-female team braved the Atlantic Ocean to cross it with just a rowing boat in the most epic cross-ocean race on the planet. They did this to highlight the plight of oceans and to raise funds for the Sea Ranger Service. We are incredibly grateful for their support and proud that they sported the Sea Ranger colours while achieving this monstrous row.

One Ocean Crew

Providing the Sea Ranger Service with an operational base in the city of Den Helder, in the very north-westerly part of The Netherlands, Willemsoord is a crucial partner in supporting the operational work of the Sea Rangers. The organisation is grateful for their continued support.

Willemsoord

Sint Laurensfonds supports vulnerable groups in Rotterdam and assists with opportunities for young people to build independent lives. The fund has supported the Sea Ranger Service in organising its first bootcamp, training Rotterdam youths, amongst others as Sea Rangers.

Sint Laurensfonds

STC-KNRM is an Offshore Training centre situated on a unique spot in the port of Rotterdam. As an Offshore Training centre we passionately ensure that everyone working at sea can safely return to their homes.

STC-KNRM

The Idea Tree is a vibrant, unique consultancy based on the West Coast of Canada, focusing on strategy, research and social media for environmental organizations and groups around the world.

The Idea Tree

Tooluka was the first sailing ship the Sea Rangers ever sailed on for their first work activities. Tooluka, owned by renowned sailor Eef Willems, is not used by the Sea Ranger Service any more but the organisation is forever grateful for the opportunity to have been able to use the vessel in its early days.

Tooluka >

The Vivace Foundation is one of the investors in the Sea Ranger Service. As a family fund, Vivace supports initiatives in the Netherlands to promote art, culture and the conservation of biodiversity in water.

Stichting Vivace

Vriezoo is a Dutch based company specialised in ROV inspections, bringing capacity for underwater inspections. The Sea Ranger Service works together with Vriezoo to develop its ROV programme.

Vriezoo

Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh is one of the legal partners of the Sea Ranger Service and supports the organisation with legal advice on a variety of issues. The Sea Ranger Service is grateful for the firm’s continued support.

Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh

G2 Surveys have been working with us to help develop our hydrographic surveying service offering. We are grateful for their support.

G2 Surveys

Akzo Nobel are a very supportive partner of the Sea Ranger Service, and have provided excellent support and guidance on the construction of our second ship. We are grateful to have them on board.

Akzo Nobel

Contender Sailcloth are a very supportive partner of the Sea Ranger Service, and have provided excellent support and guidance on the construction of our second ship. We are grateful to have them on board.

Contender Sailcloth

GN Espace are a very supportive partner of the Sea Ranger Service, and have provided excellent support and guidance on the construction of our second ship. We are grateful to have them on board.

GN Espace

Post Marine Heating are a very supportive partner of the Sea Ranger Service, and have provided excellent support and guidance on the construction of our second ship. We are grateful to have them on board.

Post Marine Heating

Selden are a very supportive partner of the Sea Ranger Service, and have provided excellent support and guidance on the construction of our second ship. We are grateful to have them on board.

Selden

UB Sails are a very supportive partner of the Sea Ranger Service, and have provided excellent support and guidance on the construction of our second ship. We are grateful to have them on board.

UB Sails

Dykstra Naval Architects brings over 50 years of experience in design, redesign, naval architecture and marine engineering of classic and modern performance yachts and offers preliminary and concept designs for both pleasure and commercially operated yachts.

Dykstra Naval Architects

Rumar Electro are a Dutch shipbuilding and electrical company who have provided us with significant support in the building of our new ship.

Rumar Electro