Innovative sea ice observation

Innovative sea ice observation

Drones to propel maritime navigation. We’re working with the National Research Council of Canada’s – Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering team, NSCC geomatic researchers and WarrierTech to develop autonomous ship navigation in icy conditions using unmanned aerial...
New Interactive Visit pilot programs

New Interactive Visit pilot programs

We’re excited to inform you about two Interactive Visit program pilots that NRC and Tech Access Canada have just implemented. Super Interactive Visits (iVisits) provide clients with up to 100 hours of access to research facilities, equipment and expertise to...
SEATAC services: From land to sea  

SEATAC services: From land to sea  

Helping companies design, build, deploy and test technologies.   Linked to Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), SEATAC is advancing ocean innovation by bringing various research services together to support the blue economy.   This summer, we...
Revolutionizing offshore operations

Revolutionizing offshore operations

September 2021 Unmanned Digital Twinning project.  Imagine a future where someone gets an alert on their computer that an integral piece of underwater equipment is on the verge of needing to be replaced or repaired. Such an advancement in ocean innovation would save...
Your extra set of hands

Your extra set of hands

July 2021 Experienced field technicians. Accustomed to rough seas, early mornings and fingers going numb from hours of handling equipment in below freezing temperatures, SEATAC’s field technicians know their way around a boat. Not only does SEATAC provide access to...
Let’s talk about the ‘TAC’ in SEATAC

Let’s talk about the ‘TAC’ in SEATAC

May 2021 What is a TAC?   A TAC is a Technology Access Centre. Funded by Tech-Access Canada,TACs are applied research centres that provide access to colleges’ cutting-edge technologies and expertise to support innovation across Canada. Each of the 60 centres,...