HORIZONS

For nearly 100 years, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has
built a reputation as a results-focused R&D performer, capable of adapting
to the world’s most critical challenges.
Today, changes in fuel costs and new regulations (e.g.
Energy Efficiency Design Indexes (EEDI) and sulphur
content) are making vessels increasingly expensive to
operate putting a strain on a vital industry.
The National Research Council’s Ocean, Coastal and
River Engineering (OCRE) portfolio is working with
industry to find sustainable solutions. Our experts
are helping to optimize vessel performance with
technologies that will lower fuel consumption, reduce
operating costs and comply with regulations. Our
experts collect data from your vessel’s sensors,
analyzing performance trends and identifying
opportunities to improve performance. We also
have funding to invest in strategic research.
Solutions that make a difference
At NRC, we place value on input from industry and
offer a scope of engineering expertise and suite of
facilities you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
NRC boasts a towing tank, an offshore engineering
basin, one of the largest ice tanks in the world,
design and fabrication facilities for models and precision
instrumentation along with a cavitation tunnel for
propeller, rudder and fin testing, to name a few.
Partners with industry
At NRC, our work is largely determined by the needs
of industry. With our industry focus, we guarantee our
partners access to a wealth of knowl edge and expertise,
professional advice and business support. We are
available to discuss your project at any stage of your
design or testing process, integrat ing our offerings as
an extension of your team. We add value beyond our
testing and evaluation through the combination of
knowledge, experience and comprehensive tools to
deliver objective, accurate technology solutions and
performance-based information to our clients.
Get started today
Contact NRC to discuss product co-development
opportunities, unique research technologies or
technical services that match NRC capabilities to
your specific research and product needs.
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