Robert Allan Ltd.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Vancouver|Vancouver, BC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Vancouver Centre

Robert Allan Ltd.: federal grants and contributions: 17 agreements; $1.4M value; 2 departments; 5 programs.

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17agreements
$1.4Mvalue
2departments
5programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$194Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement for a Battery Electric Tugboat for Canada$172Kvalue2022start2024end

To undertake the development testing demonstration deployment and/or installation of technologies that contribute to reducing or measuring emissions or improving emission intensity

  • Transport Canada
  • Grants and Contributions to Support Clean Transportation Initiatives (CTI) / Clean Transportation Systems - Research and Development Program
  • Vancouver Centre
Quantifiable Escort Tug URN Mitigation with Quiet Propeller Machinery and Operations Design Project$150Kvalue2021start2022end

To develop a proof of concept for innovative technologies that improve the safety efficiency or environmental performance of Canada's transportation system

Agreement for Quantifying Underwater Noise Reductions From Environmentally Friendly Tugs$150Kvalue2022start2025end

To identify test and develop quiet vessel technologies and designs

Feasibility of a SWAAV Type Wind Farm Service Vessel$113Kvalue2017start2019end

A technical feasibility of a new type of wind farm service vessel called the Stabilized Wind Array Auxiliary Vessel (SWAAV) will be assessed by developing and proving through analytical methods the core design features behind the concept related to hull form, structure and close-integration of active stabilization equipment.

Venting System for Methanol Fueled Tugs$105Kvalue2025start2025end

Robert Allan Ltd. intends to develop a new Class-approved improvement for methanol fueled tugs. The optimization is in an improved method of venting vapour that accumulates above the methanol tanks.

Agreement$66.9Kvalue2017start–end
RAVE Tug - Definition of Performance Envelope$61.6Kvalue2018start2019end

Under this project Robert Allan Ltd seeks to improve its understanding of the hydrodynamic phenomena that govern the escort performance of the new RAVE series of tugs and future RAVE tug series variants.

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Structure Generator Tool$50.7Kvalue2025start2026end

The project will develop an in-house Structure Generator Tool (SGT) that automates and regenerates hull structure designs, enabling iterative updates and creating a foundation for future AI-assisted structural design through machine learning.

Development of Advanced Winch Model in TDT-Sim$46.6Kvalue2022start2024end

The Firm has previously designed a tool called Tug Dynamic Towing Simulation (TDT-Sim) to analyze towing related dynamics of escort tugs operating in waves. Under this project, a more advanced generalized winch model will be developed to cater to demands by previous clients and will improve the accuracy and marketability of future TDT-Sim analyses and support the sale of new tug designs.

Remotely Operated Line Transferring System$45.9Kvalue2021start2021end

The firm is developing an automated Line Transfer System that has been conceived to transfer and retrieve a tug’s tow line.

Offshore Fendering System$41.7Kvalue2019start2021end

The firm will develop a robust, high energy-absorbing fendering arrangement for offshore applications.

Youth Internship - Naval Architect$36.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Developing non-traditional, low carbon powering systems for tugs and other workboats. The initial focus will be on hydrogen-fueled, fuel cell-based powering system options, expanding to also include systems using 'green' methanol, ammonia, and other candidate fuels.

Youth Internship - Naval Architect (2022 - 2nd Hire)$36.0Kvalue2022start2022end

The project is to provide a recent mechanical engineering graduate with a career development opportunity in Naval Architecture.

Tug Dynamic Towing Simulation - Validation$30.6Kvalue2017start2019end

Robert Allan Ltd. intends to focus on the validation of their Tug Dynamic Towing Simulation software through the systematic comparison of its predictions to full scale trials.

Youth Internship - Mechanical Design Technician$30.0Kvalue2022start2023end

This project will provide a recent mechanical design technician graduate with a career development opportunity in the naval architecture and marine engineering fields.

Youth Internship - Structure Generator Tool - Database and Software Technician$30.0Kvalue2025start2025end

Provide a recent MASc graduate in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture and a BSc in Physics a career development opportunity in the development of ship related structure databases and automated design software tools.

Departments

National Research Council Canada14agreements$887Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Transport Canada3agreements$472Kvalue3programs
  • Grants and Contributions to Support Clean Transportation Initiatives (CTI) / Clean Transportation Systems - Research and Development Program
  • Innovative Solutions Canada
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20253agreements$185Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20225agreements$434Kvalue4programs
  • Grants and Contributions to Support Clean Transportation Initiatives (CTI) / Clean Transportation Systems - Research and Development Program
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20213agreements$232Kvalue3programs
  • Innovative Solutions Canada
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20191agreements$41.7Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20181agreements$61.6Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20173agreements$210Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20161agreements$194Kvalue0programs

    Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.