Urban Waterway Logistics x OIQ — Tele-Operated Vessels

Reliable Connectivity for Inward Water Logistics in Horizon Europe Projects

OIQ is part of ReNEW, a 3-year Horizon Europe project whose goal is smart and climate-resilient inland Waterway Transport. The collaboration brings together 24 partners from 11 countries to transform the sector.

Funded by the European Union

Client Challenge

  • Overcome connectivity gaps across inland waterways, where 4G/5G coverage is inconsistent

  • Enable safe and climate-resilient teleoperation for the vessels AVATAR II & III

  • Support data-intensive missions (real-time video, telemetry, navigation) crucial for remote vessel control

Deployment Overview

  • MOVE deployed on tele-operated vessels, software stack powered by SEAFAR
  • Use Case: Vessels fully remote-controlled – no onboard crew
  • Location: Ghent, Belgium – European pioneer in inland water logistics
  • Context: Part of ReNEW, a 3-year Horizon Europe project driving climate-resilient inland waterway transport (24 partners, 11 countries)

  • Test Period: May — July 2025 (3 months)

Impact

METRIC RESULT INSIGHT
Total Testing Hours

512 h

Continuous operation across test missions

TN / NTN Network Usage

98% / 2%

Seamless handover and redundancy

Avg. Latency TN / NTN

23 ms / 21 ms

Real-time remote control maintained

Avg. Data Throughput TN

Upload: 64 Mbps / Download: 54 Mbps

Sufficient throughput for HD video feeds and telemetry

Avg. Data Throughput NTN

Upload: 74 Mbps / Download: 61 Mbps

Sufficient throughput for HD video feeds and telemetry

Demonstrated always-available hybrid 5G + satellite connectivity powering SEAFAR’s tele-operation platform – supporting Ghent’s leadership as a European pioneer in inland water logistics, and advancing ReNEW’s Horizon Europe vision for sustainable, smart waterway transport.