Ohmsett - The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility Information

Ohmsett offers independent and objective performance testing in a realistic saltwater environment essential to developing new technology for oil spill response research, marine energy, and the blue economy. The outdoor wave and tow tank provides controlled, repeatable conditions to help validate engineering expectations and evaluate prototype designs under varying flow, position, and load conditions. The above-ground concrete test tank measures 203 meters long by 20 meters wide by 2.4 meters deep and is filled with 10 million liters (2.6 million gallons) of water maintained at open ocean salinity. The tank's wave generator creates realistic sea states, while modern data collection and video systems record real-time test results. Managed by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) under a contract with Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Ohmsett is located close to the Atlantic shoreline in Leonardo, New Jersey (about one hour's drive south of New York City). It is the largest outdoor facility of its type, providing users from around the world with a distinctive testing environment. Feel free to contact us to discover how we can help you with performance testing and training at https://ohmsett.bsee.gov