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NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
Large-scale offshore marine testing facility
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Location
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
The Offshore Engineering Basin at NRC offers large-scale indoor testing for marine systems and offshore structures. It supports seakeeping, manoeuvering, wave energy conversion, wave impact testing, and offshore structure operations in controlled marine conditions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- St. John's
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Seakeeping tests.
- Manoeuvering tests.
- Wave energy conversion tests.
- Wave impact load testing on ships or offshore structures.
- Tow-out, set-down, and operation testing for offshore structures.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility?
The Offshore Engineering Basin at NRC offers large-scale indoor testing for marine systems and offshore structures. It supports seakeeping, manoeuvering, wave energy conversion, wave impact testing, and offshore structure operations in controlled marine conditions.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility?
Seakeeping tests.
Manoeuvering tests.
Wave energy conversion tests.
Wave impact load testing on ships or offshore structures.
Tow-out, set-down, and operation testing for offshore structures.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility available?
The NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility?
NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)