Dr. Claude Daley is a Professor of Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering at Memorial University. He specializes in arctic offshore engineering with a special focus on the structural design of ice going ships. He is one of the world's leading specialist in this branch of engineering, and has represented Canada in many international initiatives, groups and research programs, including those of the International Association of Classification Societies and the International Maritime Organization. He is currently conducting research with sponsors and colleagues from Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa.