On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute organized a public launch event on the occasion of the launch of the EU-funded project LORELEI-X. The event was opened by Commander (Navy) Andreas Charalambides of the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC) who highlighted the role of innovative technologies, such as marine robotics, to enhance SAR operations.
The launch event featured a presentation of the project as well as a ‘tech talk’ (panel discussion) on the latest technological developments that can enhance European maritime safety. A reception will follow. The project is financed for three years as part of Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation, and focuses on long-endurance autonomous systems designed for large-scale underwater search and rescue (SAR) operations.
The project 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. The project will leverage international collaboration through partnerships between the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute, the Technical University of Denmark and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
The project perfectly aligns with the Smart Specialization of Cyprus and strategic objectives of the EU, related to maritime safety and security.
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