LORELEI-X Project Hosts First Study Visit in Larnaca, Advancing EU Collaboration in Maritime Robotics

From November 25–28, 2024, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) welcomed international partners from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) to Larnaca for the first study visit of the LORELEI-X project, an EU-funded Horizon Europe Twinning initiative. The project aims to develop advanced cooperative robotic systems for maritime emergency response.

This four-day visit marked a major step in fostering cross-border collaboration in the field of autonomous marine systems. The agenda included capacity-building workshops, technical knowledge exchange, and strategic planning sessions addressing the development of heterogeneous robotic platforms for real-world maritime applications.

Highlights of the study visit included:

  • Expert-led training sessions on vessel design, propulsion, and fault-tolerant navigation systems
  • In-depth technical discussions on the sub-components and challenges involved in the project’s Research & Innovation work package
  • A site visit to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre of the Republic of Cyprus
  • Experience-sharing from related EU projects such as MDigi-I, AXOLOTL, ZEST, and Charisma
  • The LORELEI-X Public Tech Talk held on November 26, which showcased the project’s vision and technologies to the wider maritime community

The visit featured contributions from leading experts, including Prof. Dong Nguyen, Dr. Roberto Galeazzi, Prof. Oscar Pizarro, and Dr. Dimitrios Papageorgiou, who facilitated insightful sessions on autonomous systems, design methodologies, and innovation pathways.

This first study visit not only strengthened the collaboration between partners but also laid the groundwork for future advancements in autonomous incident response technologies. The exchange of knowledge and shared expertise continues to drive LORELEI-X forward, reinforcing Cyprus’s growing role in shaping the future of European maritime innovation.

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