National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is Canada's largest federal research organization. The NRC Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre (OCRE) develops and mobilizes sustainable, intelligent and practical technology solutions to support resilient coasts, inland waters and infrastructures, drive next-generation marine transportation and develop tools, standards and methods for safe operations in harsh environments. Operating one of the world's largest ice tanks, Canada's largest towing tank, and one of the world’s most advanced indoor model ocean facilities, OCRE provides critical national assets for vessel design, Arctic mission simulation, and structure performance testing in ice and wave conditions.