The Offshore Engineering Center (OEC) is dedicated to research and development, testing and validation, as well as engineering applications in marine energy and offshore engineering. By integrating engineering theory, experimental capabilities, and industry needs, OEC establishes a comprehensive platform for technology development and testing verification.

In alignment with national energy transition policies, OEC focuses on the short-term testing and validation of critical structures and core systems for offshore energy systems, delivering structural stability, safety, and reliability assessments. In the mid- to long-term, it will expand into integrated marine energy platforms, offshore photovoltaics, marine agriculture, and multi-use ocean space development, progressively establishing an internationally competitive marine engineering technology framework.

By combining numerical simulations with hydraulic model testing, OEC applies hydrodynamic analysis, structural dynamics, fluid–structure interaction, and fatigue life assessment methodologies to thoroughly examine the motion responses and load effects of marine structures under combined wind, wave, and current conditions. These capabilities enable comprehensive evaluations of design applicability, safety margins, and structural reliability, ensuring that research outcomes effectively transition into engineering implementation and commercial realization.

With a clear vision for the future, the OEC is committed to advancing innovation in marine engineering and supporting the global energy transition. By leveraging interdisciplinary engineering simulation, experimental validation, and international collaboration, OEC aims to play a key accelerator in enhancing Taiwan’s presence and competitiveness in the global marine technology industry.

• Testing and Validation
  
  The first deep-water ocean environment simulation basin in Taiwan supports motion and load analysis of floating bodies, foundations, and subsea structures under normal and extreme sea states. Services include design optimization, seakeeping assessment, system-level testing, and extreme condition experiments. High-speed imaging and integrated sensing systems enable real-time measurement of structural responses, strengthening the correlation between model tests and prototype designs.


• Technology Research & Development
  
  Focusing on hydrodynamics, structural mechanics, and mechanical engineering, OEC develops offshore platform stabilization enhancement devices, submarine cable protection systems, and subsea fatigue monitoring and early warning technologies. These efforts strengthen local operation and maintenance (O&M) and subsea engineering capabilities, while promoting industrial upgrading and technological innovation.


• Facility and Equipment Rental
  
  Flexible facility and equipment access support research projects, academic programs, and proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrations. All major systems are operated by professional technical staff to ensure safety, precision, and data quality.


• Collaborative R&D
  
  OEC supports the integrated development of floating offshore wind systems, hybrid renewable energy platforms, mooring and dynamic cable systems, subsea vehicles, and marine sensing technologies. Its services encompass test planning, model fabrication, experimental implementation, and data analysis, streamlining development processes and accelerating the transition toward commercial deployment.

• Deep-Water Basin
  
  Dimensions: 36 m (L) × 30 m (W) × 10 m (D), with adjustable water depth from 0–10 m.


• Current Generation System
  
  A six-layer vertically arranged flow system independently controls current velocity at different depths, allowing realistic reproduction of ocean current profiles.


• Wave Generation System
  
  An L-shaped configuration with 124 wave paddles generates uni-directional, multi-directional, and spectral waves. Waves can be simulated from a wide range of directions, covering up to 210°, with heights reaching approximately 0.5 meters, reproducing realistic sea conditions.


• Wind Simulation Systemstrong
  
  A tension-controlled rope and actuator system applies equivalent wind loads and moments to simulate aerodynamic forces acting on structures.


• Adjustable Platform
  
  Water depth and platform position can be adjusted according to test requirements, with a maximum adjustable depth of 10 m.


• Adjustable Platform
  
  Water depth and platform position can be adjusted according to test requirements, with a maximum adjustable depth of 10 m.


• Overhead Carriage System
  
  Includes main, auxiliary, and observation carriages. Supports multi-point instrumentation, optical tracking, and synchronized dynamic data acquisition.


• Overhead Crane
  
  Indoor truss-type lifting system with a maximum lifting capacity of 20 tons.


• Underwater Observation Window
  
  Located at approximately 4 m water depth, allowing direct visualization of underwater models and experimental processes.

Contact Information
Contact Person：Ms. Huang (Bolly)
Tel：+886-7-6988899 ext. 7244
E-mail：bollyhuang@mail.mirdc.org.tw