The Foundation

Working to preserve and return Ocean Ranger history, making it accessible through remembrance, education, and public engagement.

Join Us in Preserving History

We invite you to be part of a meaningful effort to preserve the history and legacy of the Ocean Ranger. Through collective support, we aim to ensure that these stories are remembered and shared with future generations.

By supporting our work, you help advance the repatriation of important artifacts and contribute to the development of a public space for reflection, learning, and remembrance. Together, we can create something lasting.

Your involvement strengthens our mission and helps us continue advocating for awareness, education, and safety in offshore environments. Every contribution brings us closer to honoring those impacted while building a more informed future.

A special thank you goes out to Paul Palmer, whose father George Palmer was lost on the Ranger, for his incredibly generous financial contribution to the Foundation, as well as JAC Digital Marketing Agency for their donation of services for the creation of both our logo and this website.

The Foundation's Purpose

Mission

Our mission is to support families, preserve the legacy of the Ocean Ranger, and advocate for the repatriation of artifacts while creating meaningful opportunities for education, remembrance, and ongoing awareness of offshore safety and responsibility.

Vision

Our vision is to establish a lasting public presence that honors those lost, inspires reflection, and serves as a trusted educational resource, fostering a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement across offshore industries and communities.

Values

We are guided by respect, integrity, and collaboration, working closely with families, industry leaders, and communities. We value remembrance, education, and responsibility, ensuring that every effort reflects dignity, purpose, and a commitment to preserving history.

Mandate

Our mandate is to support families and friends of those lost, advance the repatriation of Ocean Ranger artifacts, and develop a public display that serves as both a memorial and an educational resource.

Board of Directors
Clayton Burry
Chair
Sean Kelly
Vice-Chair
Rob Strong
Local Offshore Oil and Gas Consultant
Ray Hawco
Government Liaison
Noreen O’Neill
Family Representative
Mike Cole
Former Motorman/Mechanic & Maintenance Supervisor
Max Ruelokke
Former Diving Contractor
Margaret Blackmore
Family Representative
Kris Drodge
Head of the School of Marine Studies, Fisheries and Marine Institute
Our History

Our timeline reflects a shared commitment to remembrance, artifact repatriation, and education, guided by families, industry leaders, and community support as we work to preserve history and strengthen offshore safety awareness for future generations.

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2025
2022

A growing interest in Ocean Ranger artifacts and their location sparked early conversations among families and industry professionals about preservation, repatriation, and creating a meaningful legacy initiative.

2023

A dedicated group of individuals with personal and professional ties to the Ocean Ranger came together, forming the foundation’s initial vision and collaborative leadership structure.

2024

The Ocean Ranger Legacy Foundation was formally incorporated as a not for profit, establishing its mission to support families, repatriate artifacts, and develop a public memorial.

2024

The Foundation held its first public meeting at the Marine Institute, receiving strong community engagement and full support from the Provincial Government for its mission.

2025

The first Annual General Meeting formalized governance, ratified the Board of Directors, and confirmed the Foundation’s long term commitment to education, remembrance, and offshore safety awareness.

Contact Us Ocean Ranger Legacy Foundation 3 Moffatt Rd Mount Pearl, NL A1N 5B9 email icon info@orlf.ca