OTLC Conference 2026 Successfully Held in Oostende

May 5, 2026 1 min read

OTLC Conference 2026 Successfully Held in Oostende

The OTLC Conference 2026 brought together leading experts in marine tribology in Oostende from 20 to 22 April 2026 to discuss friction, wear, and durability challenges in marine environments.

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Engineering Sustainable Ocean Systems Through Tribological Innovation

Connecting European expertise to develop reliable, energy-efficient solutions for offshore wind, wave energy, and marine technologies.

COST

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation. www.cost.eu

COST Action CA23155

The main aim of this Ocean Tribology Center (OTC) COST Action is to create a pan-European-wide network of countries with a strong offshore affiliation for promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing towards the development of sustainable, reliable and energy efficient ocean systems.

Action Detail
  • MoU - 068/24
  • CSO Approval date - 17/05/2024
  • Start date - 04/10/2024
  • End date - 03/10/2028