What we do
VR Marine Technologies Ltd. is dedicated to improving safety at sea.
The primary focus is promoting the introduction and successful application of modern technologies which will improve Search and Rescue response. These may reduce the risks to those involved with the sea, such as seafarers, yachtsmen and passengers, and, in particular, the risks rescue personnel are exposed to.
We also work to:
- Analysis the resource requirements for Search and Rescue; looking at needs and constraints, and identifying and optimising potential solutions.
- Encourage the development, improvement and understanding of ‘Safety Culture’, particularly by those involved in, and responsible for, ship inspection, certification and safety.
VR Marine Technologies Ltd. is experienced in ship construction, refit and repair supervision, and can provide services in those areas.
VR Marine Technologies Ltd. may work in conjunction with technical and / or operational partners if required.
President – John W. Dalziel, M.Sc., P.Eng., MRINA.
John Dalziel has half a century background in the Marine Industry.
He has been to sea as an engineer with the Canadian Coast Guard (including two North-West Passage Voyages) and the fishing industry. However, most of his career has been spent in the supervision of ship construction, refits and repairs, and as a Marine Inspector/ Surveyor on behalf of Flag State and Class.
He has worked for private industry, in the public sector, and has also been a self-employed consultant.
John studied Naval Architecture in the United States (Michigan) and Scotland (Strathclyde), graduating with an Honours B.Sc. He also studied Management Science at the Imperial College of Science & Technology, London University, England, graduating with a M.Sc. (Distinction).
He has taught Naval Architecture at the College of Fisheries (now the Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland), Management Accounting (St. Mary’s University, Halifax), been a consultant to the Mechanical Engineering Department, Technical University of Nova Scotia (now Faculty of Engineering, Dalhousie University), and is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Industrial Engineering Department, Dalhousie University.
John has spoken internationally on Maritime Safety – in Sweden, Fiji, and Canada, and to the World Maritime Rescue Congress, Bremerhaven, Germany, 2015 on the subject of Domestic Ferry Safety.
During his extensive career, John has established a reputation for competence in his areas of expertise, integrity and the willingness to promote safety over any personal interests.
John works in conjunction with technical and / or operational partners, to provide a broad range of expertise and capabilities.