Virtual Marine

Welcome to the team, Ty Matthews! We're excited to introduce Ty as our newest Manufacturing (Mechanical) Engineering Technologist at Virtual Marine. Ty joins us as a recent graduate of the Underwater Vehicles Technologist program at the Marine Institute. With a passion for engineering, Ty is already making waves in his new role. When he's not at work, you can find Ty hitting the pavement on a run or working on cars. Welcome aboard, Ty! #BeReady

What a night! We celebrated another incredible year with (most of) our amazing team at our holiday party. We’re so grateful for the dedication and hard work our employees bring every day. Here’s to more milestones, teamwork, and success in the year ahead! #BeReady

After 20 incredible years with Virtual Marine, we are honoured to celebrate the remarkable career of Capt. Anthony Patterson as he steps into retirement. From his early days as CEO to his current role as Managing Director of Training, Tony has been a driving force behind our success. Under his visionary leadership, Virtual Marine grew from a start-up to a global leader in simulation-based safety training, pioneering advancements in emergency preparedness through innovative simulation technology. Tony’s contributions to the maritime industry extend far beyond our walls. At the Marine Institute’s Centre for Marine Simulation, he expanded commercial training opportunities for challenging maritime environments. His expertise was shaped during an esteemed career with the Canadian Coast Guard, where he rose from Cadet to Commanding Officer and served as a Senior Staff Officer specializing in Search and Rescue and is the current Chair of International Marine Simulation Forum. As we bid farewell to Tony, we’re excited to announce that his legacy will continue with Dawn Patten stepping into this leadership role. Dawn brings exceptional expertise and passion to the position, and we look forward to sharing more about her vision for the future in the coming weeks. Tony, your dedication, pioneering spirit, and unwavering passion have left an indelible mark on our team and the industry. While this isn’t goodbye, as you’ll continue to teach courses and collaborate with us, we want to take this moment to express our deepest gratitude and admiration. Thank you for everything, Tony. You will always be part of the Virtual Marine family. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter! 💙⚓

Check out this article from The Journal of Ocean Technology! It highlights how Virtual Marine is advancing maritime safety through cutting-edge simulation technology. The piece explores our innovative approach to emergency preparedness, empowering mariners to train for real-world challenges in safer, controlled environments. Check it out to learn more about our mission to revolutionize maritime training! Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q02_j3SM0 #BeReady

Welcome, Scott Holmes to the team as our new System QA Specialist! Scott’s passion for tech started early—taking things apart just to see how they worked. He’s a McKenzie College grad in Interactive Multimedia and Web/Graphic Design and brings over 13 years of experience in Quality Assurance, including roles at Other Ocean Interactive and Kraken Robotics. Outside of work, Scott’s interests span martial arts (15 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo), 80's cartoons, gaming (from Atari classics to modern hits), and revisiting Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. We’re excited to have Scott’s expertise and energy on board. Welcome to the team, Scott! #BeReady

Join us at #IITSEC 2024 today! Stop by booth #2161 and experience the future of maritime training firsthand with our state-of-the-art simulator. Dive into immersive, cutting-edge tech designed to revolutionize how we train for safety and efficiency at sea. Don’t miss the chance to try it for yourself and chat with our team about how we’re pushing the boundaries of simulation innovation. #BeReady

Catch VM at the ACADA - Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association Booth #2161 at I/ITSEC 2024! #BeReady

A big thank you to Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and the team from IET for visiting us yesterday at Virtual Marine! We were thrilled to showcase our operations and share our vision for the future. With the Department's incredible support of $488,000, we're making strides to integrate machine learning into our systems, driving innovation in maritime training and simulation. To learn more, visit https://hubs.li/Q02ZT9gX0 #BeReady

Thank you to Allison Catmur and Andrew Threlfall for visiting our training node. If you'd like to schedule a demonstration, visit https://lnkd.in/djwYKGzg #BeReady

Upgrade your safety training with IMO-approved simulation solutions from Virtual Marine. Our simulators provide realistic, hands-on experiences that enhance preparedness, safety and compliance. Our simulation technology is compatible with: • IMO / STCW Model Courses, PSCRB 1.23 lifeboat and 1.24 fast rescue boats (FRB). With 20 years of expertise in lifeboat and emergency response training, Virtual Marine is here to support your organization’s mission to deliver effective, industry-leading training. Reduce risk, lower costs, improve competency, train anytime with Virtual Marine. Visit https://hubs.li/Q02Zln4D0 to book your demo today. #BeReady