'We are very pleased to be working with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to help protect Alaska's pristine waterways, said Steve Collar, senior vice president and general manager of Crowley's technical services unit. 'We take particular pride in the tanker assist and tug escort work we do for the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company in Valdez and Prince William Sound. And we look forward to bringing that same attention to detail to this assignment.'

To work as an Ocean Ranger, candidates will be required to attend and complete a mandatory certification program. In addition to passing both a knowledge based and practical proficiency exam, candidates must complete on the job training. It has been noted that while they are looking to recruit qualified, licensed third assistant engineers or above, the candidates must also have social skills. Being the on board representative of an environmental agency could mean a certain diplomacy is required.