WP2 defined the concept of operations and the specifications for the MOSES innovations based on user needs, use case scenarios, and regulatory requirements. The Greek and Spanish business cases proved to be viable in terms of transport unit cost, compared to maritime transport of trucks on RoPax vessels (Greek case) and land-based truck transportation (Spanish case).
WP3 developed three concept designs for the MOSES Innovative Feeder Vessel, while its autonomous operation was simulated using a specifically developed time-domain simulation model. The Robotic Container-Handling System, consisted of a crane equipped with a sensor suite, a 3D World Interpreter for situation awareness, a Crane Control Unit, and the Intelligent Operator Support System for remote monitoring of multiple operations.
The MOSES Autonomous Tugboat swarm in WP4 included the following outcomes: 1) the functional and physical architecture for enabling autonomous operation, 2) the virtual training environment, 3) the swarm algorithm developed with reinforcement learning, 4) a preliminary study on the swarm’s fail-safe functionality that highlighted the importance of human-in-the-loop, and 5) the concept design of the Shore Tugboat Control Station.
The MOSES mooring system in WP5 is a re-engineered version of Trelleborg’s AutoMoor system, with a holding capacity of up to 5T and an additional safety margin for unexpected environmental or meteorological conditions. The feasibility study and cost-benefit analysis for the MOSES Recharging Station focused on the innovative feeder.
The business logic for the MOSES Matchmaking Platform in WP6 was determined by identifying logistics roles and analysing use cases and scenarios. A graph model of the transport network and a general customised search algorithm was designed and implemented. The sustainability model included market opportunities and determining impact through the triple-layer business model canvas approach.
The MOSES Pilot Demonstrations in WP7 were planned through a common framework. The AutoDock system was tested and validated in Pilot Demonstration 1. The autonomous port-to-port operation of the IFV was demonstrated in model-scale in Pilot Demonstration 2. The MOSES RCHS was initially tested using a digital twin and validated in Pilot Demonstration 3, with a full-scale crane remotely monitored through the IOSS. The MOSES Sustainability Framework measured the value generated by the project’s innovations with respect to the dimensions of sustainability.
The final exploitation plan in WP8 focused on enhancing pilot sustainability, extending research outcomes, and ensuring post-project utilization. The innovation management activities in WP8 included a SWOT questionnaire, a Market TRL workshop, determining the Innovation Margins, a Porter 5 Forces Analysis and a Profit Simulation with three scenarios for the MOSES Autonomous Tugboat Swarm. The MOSES Policy Recommendations for SSS were derived by analysing the existing regulatory and policy frameworks and the barriers related to the uptake of the MOSES innovations.
