5G at sea unlocks new possibilities for maritime industries, and LMT is proud to lead the way.
Connecting the waters with the power of 5G
The maritime industry has traditionally relied on satellite communications for connectivity. However, this approach cannot fully provide the speed and reliability required for the industry’s evolving needs in a way that 5G connectivity can. 5G technology is poised to offer a robust solution for high-quality, high-speed communication at sea.
5G connectivity is revolutionizing the maritime industry, enabling rapid data exchange between ships and ports. This overcomes the constraints of traditional methods, unlocking new possibilities for real-time data analysis, improved decision-making, and enhanced operational efficiency.
With 5G, the maritime sector is empowered to adopt various innovative solutions. Key use cases include remote vessel management, enabling onshore control and optimization, autonomous navigation, improving fuel efficiency and safety, and real-time vessel health monitoring, facilitating proactive maintenance, reducing downtime, and more. 5G connectivity benefits all maritime sector stakeholders, making its deployment a strategic imperative for mobile network operators and a competitive advantage for maritime businesses.
Seamless 5G connectivity in the Baltic Sea
As Latvia’s leader in 5G coverage and a pioneer in mobile technologies, LMT has long been at the forefront of maritime 5G research and development, participating in various projects and initiatives. In collaboration with port technical service provider LVR Flote, LMT has developed a maritime 5G connectivity solution based on a unique multi-hop concept.
The multi-hop concept is a new method of providing 5G connectivity offshore and in open waters, and currently, this is a unique solution on a global scale. With multi-hop, the 5G network signal is passed from one ship to the next, enabling shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship communication in the sea. Essentially, ships become floating base stations with a 5G network and a 5G base station deployed on the ship, creating a dynamic 5G network over open waters.
LMT’s multi-hop concept revolutionizes maritime communications by seamlessly integrating ship-to-ship 5G, short-range land-based networks, and 5G non-terrestrial networks, extending coverage to even international waters. This enables a wide range of 5G use cases, improving efficiency, safety, and environmental impact through high-level data exchange. Leveraging onshore mobile networks and LMT’s ship-based solutions, uninterrupted 5G connectivity can be ensured for vessels, buoys, drones, wind farms, and other entities far from shore, beyond traditional 5G infrastructure.
Sailing the 5G seas with LMT
The maritime industry urgently needs reliable 5G connectivity, but deploying it at sea presents significant technical hurdles. In partnership with LVR Flote, LMT is pioneering a multi-hop network solution to overcome these challenges and bring a truly connected maritime experience closer to reality. Our vision extends beyond the Baltic Sea – we’re actively seeking collaborations with major regional ports to build a comprehensive, interconnected maritime ecosystem.
If you’re a maritime industry stakeholder, we invite you to connect with us to discuss how 5G can transform your operations and unlock new possibilities in your waters.