During the reporting period, LORELEI-X implemented coordinated activities across WP1, WP3, WP5, WP7 and WP9, achieving substantial technical and scientific progress in line with its objectives.
Under WP1 (Project Management), governance structures were operationalised, coordination mechanisms ensured timely implementation of milestones and deliverables, and the Data Management Plan was established to support structured technical development.
Under WP3 (Capacity-building and knowledge transfer), one Joint Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda was delivered (M6) and updated (M15), defining the scientific roadmap and evaluation framework. Four scientific staff exchanges (11 CMMI researchers involved), five scientific training sessions, two external expert trainings, and four administrative staff exchanges were completed. In addition, four targeted roundtables and five joint R&I proposals (one coordinated by CMMI) strengthened research autonomy and institutional capacity.
Under WP5 (R&I implementation), consolidated system specifications (D5.1) were defined and a structured ship design workflow was implemented. CFD simulations across multiple hull configurations were conducted, leading to preliminary identification of the most suitable hull candidate and preparation for model-scale validation at NTNU’s towing tanks. Technical progress was also achieved on fault-tolerant propulsion, COLREG-informed and cyber-resilient navigation, and methodological foundations for the remote monitoring platform.
Under WP7 (Networking) and WP9 (Dissemination and exploitation foundations), scientific visibility was strengthened through conference participation, two accepted OMAE2026 papers, IFAC memberships, brokerage events, and structured clustering activities.
