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If your business operates in shipping, offshore operations, or any sector dealing with icy waters, this program is tailor-made for you. The Ice Tank Research and Development Program offers a unique opportunity to test your vessels and structures in realistic Arctic and northern marine conditions. With the ability to simulate a wide range of ice conditions, from grey ice to multi-year ice, you can gain valuable insights into how your equipment performs under challenging circumstances. This is crucial for ensuring safety and efficiency in icy environments.

By participating in this program, you gain access to world-class testing facilities and expert research staff. The facility's size allows for testing at higher speeds and longer durations, which means you get more data per run. This translates to detailed insights into ship resistance, self-propulsion, and ice forces on structures. Such comprehensive testing helps you bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization, reducing risks and enhancing your competitive edge.

The program is a fee-for-service model, offering a cost-effective way to conduct multiple trial runs and maneuvering studies. The facility's advanced instrumentation provides accurate measurements, ensuring you make informed decisions. Working with the NRC not only de-risks your projects but also supports you in bringing your innovations to market. It's a straightforward process to qualify, and the benefits to your business are immense.

This program offers a Grant which means that the funds provided do not need to be repaid, making it an excellent opportunity for your business to leverage without the concern of accruing debt.

Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:

• Since this is a grant, there are no repayment terms or interest rates associated with this financing. This alleviates the financial burden often associated with loans, allowing you to focus purely on utilizing the funds for eligible expenses.

Eligible Expenses:

• The grant can be used towards costs directly associated with the use of the ice tank facility. This includes, but is not limited to, fees for time spent in the tank, personnel costs for researchers and technicians, and expenses related to data collection and analysis.
• It also covers the costs of materials needed for testing and any modifications required for your equipment to operate in the simulated conditions provided by the facility.

Restrictions on Use of Funds:

• The funds cannot be used towards general overhead costs such as utility bills, office rentals, or non-project related salaries. They are strictly meant for direct expenses related to the activities within the ice tank facility.

Fees:

• There are no additional fees associated with applying for or receiving the grant. This ensures that all the funds allocated can be fully utilized towards enhancing your project outcomes without subtracting any portion for administrative costs.

The Ice Tank Research and Development Program offers a unique opportunity for your business to test ship and offshore structure performance in icy conditions. Located in St. John's, this facility simulates Arctic and northern marine environments with temperatures as low as -25°C. It can grow ice at a rate of 2.5 mm per hour, reaching a maximum thickness of 200 mm. This means you can model all types of ice conditions, from grey ice to multi-year ice, and even simulate ice ridges and glacial ice.

Why is this important for your business? Testing in this facility helps you understand how your vessels and structures perform in challenging ice conditions. This can be crucial for safety and efficiency. The facility's size allows for testing at higher speeds and longer durations, providing more data per run. This means you get detailed insights into ship resistance, self-propulsion, and ice forces on structures.

Working with the NRC gives you access to world-class testing facilities and expert research staff. This collaboration helps you bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization, reducing risks and enhancing your competitive edge. Whether you're in shipping, offshore operations, or any sector dealing with icy waters, this program provides the tools and expertise to advance your projects.