LORELEI-X Project

🌊🚢 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗜-𝗫 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁!  From 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 to 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, we had the privilege of hosting an inspiring and collaborative study visit in Cyprus as part of the LORELEI-X Project!  Coordinated by CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute and supported by our advanced partners from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the DTU - Technical University of Denmark (⚡DTU Electro and DTU Aqua 💦), this visit marked an important milestone in our efforts in advancing marine robotics for different applications, including emergency response, maritime surveillance, biodiversity monitoring, management of environmental disasters, lost cargo identification for fast recovery and management of environmental disasters. 🛟⚙️  📌 Over four days, participants immersed themselves in:  🔹 Knowledge transfer sessions on topics like 𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁-𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗥𝗘𝗚-𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.  🔹 Hands-on exploration of advanced 𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 methodologies, including 𝗔𝗜-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀, and 𝗖𝗙𝗗 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.  🔹 A visit to the 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, emphasizing real-world applications for maritime safety.  🔹 Collaborative discussions on the integration of 𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, including carrier vessels and 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗨𝗨𝗩𝘀, for 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 and 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲. ✨ A standout moment was the 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵-𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁, showcasing the vision of LORELEI-X to a diverse audience of stakeholders and officials. The evening concluded with a cocktail reception, which fostered engaging discussions with stakeholders, offering an opportunity to exchange insights, explore potential collaborations, and align on the project's objectives.🌅 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Roberto Galeazzi, Dr. Fletcher Thompson, and Professor Dong Nguyen for their insightful presentations and highly engaging interactive sessions, which significantly enriched the study visit.  We also extend our sincere appreciation to Professor Oscar Pizarro, Dr. Mael Korentin Ivan Moreau and Mr. Xintong Wang for their excellent presentations and active participation during the knowledge transfer sessions, contributing to the vibrant exchange of knowledge and ideas that made the event a resounding success. 🌟  #MarineRobotics #TwinningProject #AutonomousSystems #NavalArchitecture #VesselDesign #MaritimeSafety #BlueEconomy #MaritimeResearch #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation #DigitalMaritime #MaritimeSafety #BlueEconomy #CyberResilience European Research Executive Agency (REA) EU Science, Research and Innovation

🌊 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗜-𝗫 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗔 Networking 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲! 🌍 On December 4, 2024, Ms. Gotelenne PIATON, PMP®, Project Coordinator of the LORELEI-X project (CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute ) participated in the networking event organised by the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗔) in Marseille, France.   The event was co-chaired by a representative from our project's advanced partner NTNU, Dr Siri Granum Carson, Director of NTNU Oceans. It aimed at exploring opportunities under 𝗘𝗨 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 and 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟲 for marine sciences.   The event underlined the key role that long-endurance robotic technologies, like those advanced in LORELEI-X, can play in addressing 🔹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 assessment and 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 through autonomous marine systems that can autonomously sample or collect marine debris and litter. 🔹 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 via advanced robotic technologies designed to assess and protect marine ecosystems. We are thrilled by the collaborations initiated at this event.   Did you know both advanced partners of LORELEI-X Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and DTU - Technical University of Denmark are founding members of the 𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗔? 👉 Learn more about EOREA and the event here: https://lnkd.in/dMYwZ94D #HorizonEurope #MarineInnovation #EOREA #LORELEIX #HorizonEurope #MarineTechnology #AutonomousSystems #NavalArchitecture #Vesseldesign #BlueEconomy #MaritimeResearch #FutureOfMaritime #Robotics #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation European Research Executive Agency (REA), EU Science, Research and Innovation

🚀 Outstanding beginning of the technical activities of LORELEI-X Project. CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute organized a top notch study visit, where we have explored in depth the several technical areas concerning the development of a novel multi-agent autonomous system for search and rescue operations at sea. The level of ambition is very high, matching the level of competence and the enthusiasm of the MaRIC team at CMMI. 📢 Highlights from this amazing week in Larnaca 🇨🇾 💯 Over the top organization of the study visit. Never felt so pampered in my life. Gotelenne PIATON, PMP®, George Miltiadou and Michaelina Christodoulou, you rock! 🤝🏻 Professional and personal bonding with the CMMI MaRIC team - Ioannis Kyriakides, Christos Keleshis, Christos Constantinides, Kyriacos Clerides, Carlo Cernicchiaro, Michalis Mavros - and the Department of Marine Technology (IMT) - NTNU team - Dong Nguyen, Oscar Pizarro. 🛟 Visit to the Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Larnaca to discuss the challenges of SAR operations in the Eastern Mediterranean and appreciate the amazing work that the JRCC does to ensure that no life is lost at sea 🔊 Public launch of the LORELEI-X Project, engaging with the local community, explaining the value that the project aims at creating, and emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships for establishing thriving innovation ecosystems 🛥️ Tour onboard the ZEST (Zero Emission Sea Transporter). Thanks to Angelos Ktoris and Eleftherios Solomou for allowing us to experience first hand this new electric vessel, which signifies an important step towards the decarbonization of the Cypriot coastal fleet ⚓ Visit of Ayia Napa Marina that is being transformed into a testbed for testing a wide array of technologies for maritime security, environmental monitoring, and biodiversity restoration 🍽️ Experiencing the local food culture, rich of Mediterranean flavors and passion DTU - Technical University of Denmark (DTU Electro and DTU Aqua) is a proud partner of the LORELEI-X project, and we see plentiful research and innovation potential in the partnership with CMMI and NTNU. We have three exciting years in front of us, and the collaborative spirit shared across the board will be the key ingredient to the project's success. #autonomoussystems #shipdesign #searchandrescue #cyberresilience #collisionavoidance #underwatervehicles #research #innovation

🎉✨ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗜-𝗫 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🎉✨ 📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵, marked a milestone for the 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗜-𝗫 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 as we hosted an engaging Tech Talk at the 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. This event brought together researchers, industry leaders, and maritime experts to explore the future of 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 and 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. 🚢⚓ 💬 On behalf of the Commander (N) Andreas Charalampides, Commander of the Joint Research Coordination Centre, Lieutenant Anastasios Paraskevopoulos delivered a welcome address emphasizing the project’s potential to enhance maritime safety and emergency response by leveraging 𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 with long-endurance and cooperative features. 🌍 A message from Mr. Demetris Skourides, Chief National Scientist and Chairman of the Ίδρυμα Έρευνας και Καινοτομίας/Research and Innovation Foundation, delivered by Mr. Andreas Pogiatzis highlighted the importance of pursuing key international collaborations to advance Cyprus’s R&I capacity and position the island as a leader in maritime innovation. 🤖 Key discussions among tech talk experts showcased the 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗜-𝗫 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 in long-endurance autonomous systems for 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲, featuring: 🔹Autonomous carrier vessels 🚢 🔹Compact unmanned underwater vehicles (micro-UUVs) 🌊 🔹Resilient monitoring platforms 🔒 These cutting-edge innovations are being developed through the collaboration of CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). ✨ The event concluded with 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, underscoring the importance of collaboration and the immense potential of 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆. A big thank you to everyone who made this event a success! 🌊👏 #LORELEIX #HorizonEurope #MarineTechnology ⚙️🚀 #AutonomousSystems #NavalArchitecture 🌐 #VesselDesign #MaritimeSafety 🛟 #BlueEconomy 🌊 #CyberResilience 🔒 #MaritimeResearch #Robotics 🤖 #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU 📊 #EUInnovation 🌍 European Research Executive Agency (REA) EU Science, Research and Innovation

🌟🚢𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔-𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐈-𝐗 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭! ⛑️🆘🛟 From November 25th to 28th, 2024, we are delighted to welcome our international collaborators to Larnaca for the first study visit of the 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐈-𝐗 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, the EU-funded Horizon Europe Twinning project coordinated by CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute and aimed at advancing cooperative robotic technologies for maritime emergency response. ⚓🧭 A heartfelt welcome to our partners from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the DTU - Technical University of Denmark (DTU Electro and DTU Aqua). This study visit is the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, share expertise, transfer knowledge, and explore the latest advancements in autonomous systems and marine robotics. Together, we aim at addressing complex challenges in designing heterogeneous robotic platforms for real-world maritime applications. What is on the programme? ◉ Capacity-building and knowledge sessions led by our advanced partners. ◉ In-depth discussion about the sub-components and challenges for our Research and Innovation component focused on development and validation of an integrated heterogenous robotic system. 📌 A visit to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre of the Republic of Cyprus. ◉ Exchange of experiences from other projects such as MDigi-I Maritime Digitalization Research Infrastructure, AXOLOTL Project, #ZEST #Charisma . ◉ Also do not miss our public tech talk organized on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Prof. Dong Nguyen, Dr. Roberto Galeazzi, Prof. Oscar Pizarro, Dr. Dimitrios Papageorgiou Through interactive sessions, we are gaining invaluable insights into innovative methodologies for vessel design, propulsion systems, and fault-tolerant navigation. These sessions are paving the way for groundbreaking solutions in maritime technology and building stronger collaboration across our teams. Stay connected for updates throughout the week as we delve deeper into the exciting potential of LORELEI-X! ☸ #LORELEIX #HorizonEurope #MarineTechnology #AutonomousSystems #NavalArchitecture #Vesseldesign #MaritimeSafety #BlueEconomy #CyberResilience #MaritimeResearch #Robotics #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation European Research Executive Agency (REA), EU Science, Research and Innovation

The advanced partners of our EU-funded project LORELEI-X are on their way to Cyprus for a week- long study visit with the Marine Technology teams of CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute ! Stay tuned for many updates this coming week ! See you soon Roberto Galeazzi and Dong Nguyen

🚢⚓ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗜-𝗫 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 🆘🛟 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tuesday 26 November 2024 🕓 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 16:00 - 17:30  🏢 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Multi-functional Center for Social Activities and Welfare of Larnaka Municipality. Faneromenis 62, Larnaca 6025 We are pleased to invite you to the public tech talk event of the 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗜-𝗫 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, an EU-funded Twinning project focused on advancing innovative 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 to be used in 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. The event will feature: 📊 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 from public officials A 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 about the project, its aim, objectives and benefits 🎙️💬 A 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on ‘Expanding Frontiers in Marine Robotics For Autonomous Incident Response And Recovery At Sea’ with three experts 🥐 ☕ A 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to continue the discussions and for networking. The event is open to the public and all interested partners are welcome to join, upon free registration. 🔗Please RSVP by 25 November 2024 at info@cmmi.blue Be part of the conversation shaping the future of marine robotics innovation! 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗜-𝗫 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: The LORELEI-X project develops advanced marine robotics technologies with a focus on 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴‑𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 designed for large-scale underwater search and rescue (SAR) operations. It aims to develop and validate a fully integrated system consisting of a durable autonomous carrier vessel, 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗨𝗨𝗩𝘀), and a 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 and 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. This setup will enable 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, while also equipping human operators with vital situational insights to support real-time decision-making. LORELEI-X showcases the power of international collaboration in marine robotics! 🦾🌊 Together with the DTU - Technical University of Denmark (DTU Electro - DTU Aqua) and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute is driving advancements in maritime technology. This initiative aligns with national research and innovation priorities while strengthening Cyprus role in global maritime safety and technology through 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱-𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 🚨🤝⛑️ #LORELEIX #HorizonEurope #MarineTechnology #AutonomousSystems #NavalArchitecture #Vesseldesign #MaritimeSafety #BlueEconomy #CyberResilience #MaritimeResearch #FutureOfMaritime #Robotics #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation European Research Executive Agency (REA), EU Science, Research and Innovation

🚢 Introducing the New Look of LORELEI-X! 🛟 We’re excited to share our new look and branding for LORELEI-X! Follow us as we continue our journey toward safer and smarter seas! 🌍🌊 #LORELEIX #MarineResearch #Innovation #MaritimeSafety #AutonomousTech #SustainableOceans #FutureOfMaritime #BlueEconomy

🚢⚓ Very proud to see our project LORELEI-X kick-off virtually today. ⚓🧭 LORELEI-X is a new Horizon Europe Twinning project selected by the European Commission - European Research Executive Agency (REA) (Total score 15 out 15, 1st ranking 🥇 ) Through LORELEI-X, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute is joining forces with world R&I leaders in the area of marine robotics DTU (Denmark) and NTNU (Norway) 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Over three years, CMMI will aim to build capacity and transfer cutting-edge knowledge and skills to Cyprus in the critical areas of structural vessel design, autonomous navigation and launch, fault-tolerant propulsion, cyber-resilient navigation, and more! We are proud to be joining forces with the EU leaders in that field and look forward to boosting our capabilities in marine robotics, advance our position in the field at international level, create synergies between the research and innovation systems of Cyprus, Denmark and Norway and allow students, researchers and innovators to bootstrap entrepreneurial initiatives in the field of marine robotics. Congratulations to: [Ms. Gotelenne PIATON, PMP®Dr. Ioannis Kyriakides Dr. Christos Keleshis Christos Constantinides, Angelos Ktoris, Kyriacos Clerides, Michalis Mavros, Eleftherios Solomou, Carlo Cernicchiaro, George Miltiadou] CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute. [Roberto Galeazzi, Ivo Grigorov, Frederikke Bjørumslet Herlev, Yaqub Aris Prabowo, Dimitrios Papageorgiou, Nicholas Hansen, Fletcher Thompson] DTU Electro - DTU Aqua [Prof. Dong Nguyen, Prof. Oscar Pizarro, Mr. Kjell Olav Skjølsvik,Ms. Elisabeth Hansen] Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Many thanks to our Project officer Françoise Dradin for the continued support. *Lorelei is a mythical creature that has been a part of German folklore for centuries. It is believed to be a beautiful maiden who threw herself into the Rhine River out of despair and was transformed into a siren who lured fishermen. With an extra X to her name, LORELEI-X will certainly be an attractive endeavor with a strong personality. Stay tuned for further updates!⛑️🆘🛟 #LORELEIX #HorizonEurope #MarineTechnology #AutonomousSystems #NavalArchitecture #Vesseldesign #MaritimeSafety #BlueEconomy #CyberResilience #MaritimeResearch #Robotics #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation