Field Services Fees

Effective April 1, 2024, the Ocean Sciences Centre will implement a tiered fee structure for our Field Services, offering various rates to accommodate internal, intermediate, and external users. These fees apply to the use of our field service equipment, including dive trucks, small research vessels, dive gear, and sampling tools.

The fee categories are as follows:

  • Field Services – Internal Rates: For Memorial University faculty, staff, and affiliated organizations.
Field Services - Internal Rates
Services Rates
Equipment per day $293.00
Water Delivery $366.00
Water Collection - Logy Bay $74.00
Scuba Tank Fill - 80 cubic feet, 3000 psi $10.00
Mileage - rate set by FAS  
Accommodation - actual cost  
Per diem - rate set by FAS  
Overtime - actual cost
  • Field Services – Intermediate Rates: For users with a close association with Memorial University.
Field Services - Intermediate Rates
Services  Rates
Equipment per day $381.00
Water Delivery $476.00
Water Collection - Logy Bay $96.00
Scuba Tank Fill - 80 cubic feet, 3000 psi $11.00
Mileage - rate set by FAS  
Accommodation - actual cost  
Per diem - rate set by FAS  
Overtime - actual cost
  • Field Services – External Rates: For independent researchers, industry professionals, and external institutions.
Field Services - External Rates
Services  Rates
Equipment per day $495.00
Dive team per day $757.00
Water Delivery $619.00
Water Collection - Logy Bay $125.00
Scuba Tank Fill - 80 cubic feet, 3000 psi $12.00
Mileage - rate set by FAS  
Accommodation - actual cost  
Per diem - rate set by FAS  
Overtime - actual cost

Additionally, the University’s vehicle mileage allowance and per diem rates can be found on the Schedule of Reimbursable Expenses page.

For more information on rates and equipment availability and to discuss your specific field service needs, please contact Kyle Warman