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5G-Advanced for Digitalization of Maritime Operations

ADMO is a joint research project with Turku University of Applied Sciences and Åbo Akademi with a strong steering board. ADMO’s goal is to support the digitalization of shipping with improved connectivity for maritime environment. ADMO focuses on the utilization of mobile networks both in ship-external and ship-internal scenarios. The role of mobile networks is often underrated in the maritime context even though they are globally available. Finland has good opportunities to lead the development due to the presence of mobile network manufacturers and companies developing digitalization of ships and fairway services.

ADMO will develop a roadmap for deployment of 5G-Advanced as a part of a hybrid connectivity system for the maritime environment. The roadmap will give a description on how the connectivity of the ships should be implemented to meet the requirements for digitalized maritime operations and give a comprehensive deployment plan and overview on the future connectivity systems utilizing 5G-Advanced in maritime environment.

The international advisory board and international organizations serve as platforms for international cooperation, benchmarking, exchange of information, and influencing international activities.

Planned activities:

  • Evaluation of current mobile network coverage and quality of service in maritime environment.
  • Evaluation of ship internal wireless communication system performance.
  • Remote operation of the test vessel using mobile networks and satellites.
  • Trialing 5G sidelink for ship-to-ship communications.
  • International benchmarking visits and researcher mobility are being planned to Europe, the USA, and Singapore.
  • Participation in international cooperation networks and ecosystems such as Waterborne TP, Smart Ships Coalition and hosting ASTM Committee F41 on Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Systems (UMVS) meeting at TUAS.

Project partners: Turku University of Applied Sciences and Åbo Akademi

Duration: 1.3.2023-28.2.2025

Budget: 960 000 € (70% Business Finland Funding)

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