NRC — Ice Tank - 21 m Research Facility ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies conducting marine and ice engineering research - Academic institutions and research organizations requiring ice tank testing - Government agencies and Crown corporations with research mandates - Engineering consultancies supporting client research projects - Maritime and offshore industries (oil & gas, shipping, renewable energy) - Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in specialized marine sectors - Must be Canadian-based or have Canadian operations to access the facility ### 💰 Funding Details - Fee-for-Service Model: Not a grant—users pay per-use fees for facility access - No Direct Funding Provided: Organizations pay NRC directly for tank rental and testing services - Cost Structure: Fees based on hourly or daily tank rental rates, plus additional charges for: - Technical support and engineering expertise - Equipment operation and monitoring - Data analysis and reporting - Specialized testing protocols - No Matching Requirements: Standard commercial service arrangement - Non-Repayable: Service fees are operational expenses, not loans ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Ice Resistance Testing: Hull performance evaluation in ice conditions - Marine Engineering Research: Propulsion, hydrodynamic, and structural testing - Offshore Technology Development: Testing subsea equipment and structures - Ship Design Validation: Model testing for new vessel designs - Ice Mechanics Studies: Material behavior and ice formation analysis - Cold Climate Infrastructure: Testing solutions for arctic and subarctic environments - Renewable Energy Research: Wind turbine and hydrokinetic device testing in ice - Safety Equipment Evaluation: Testing survival gear and rescue equipment performance ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Facility Specifications: - Tank dimensions: 21 m long × 7 m wide × 1.1 m deep - Temperature range: Down to -20°C - Ice thickness capability: Up to 0.6 m - Equipped with towing and service carriage systems - Booking & Scheduling: Advance reservation required; availability subject