REAL-TIME REMOTE MONITORING OF YACHT

* Use Case from Teltonika Network web site.


HIGHLIGHTS

✔ Modern vessels require continuous remote surveillance to maintain operational visibility, improve onboard safety, and monitor critical areas such as engine rooms and exterior decks while docked or navigating coastal areas.

✔ To meet these needs, Painestore has integrated a remote video surveillance solution on board the Solaris Power 52 yacht with cameras connected via a dual-router architecture designed for uninterrupted monitoring both on board and remotely.

✔ Two Teltonika RUTX50 5G routers offer high-speed 5G and 4G LTE connectivity, as well as Ethernet integration for multiple video surveillance devices. They also enable remote access via RMS and reliable video streaming via TCP/IP and RTSP protocols.


RELIABLE REMOTE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS FOR MODERN YACHTING OPERATIONS.

Modern ships increasingly rely on connected monitoring and surveillance systems to maintain operational awareness and provide remote visibility of critical onboard areas. High-value onboard equipment, engine compartments, and external sections often require remote management, especially when ships are moored far from operators or moved between locations.

Surveillance systems on modern vessels must operate continuously despite changing network conditions, the variable quality of port infrastructure, and the mobility of the vessel itself. Stable remote access is particularly important for monitoring sensitive areas such as engine rooms, where overheating, water infiltration, or equipment malfunctions can quickly escalate into costly incidents if not detected promptly.

Outdoor monitoring presents additional challenges: cameras positioned around the vessel must maintain reliable connectivity for real-time viewing and recording in both daytime and low-light conditions. At the same time, installers and service providers must be able to configure and troubleshoot systems remotely, even after the vessel has left the installation site.

To meet these operational requirements, Italian marine technology integrator PAINE SNC developed a 5G and 4G-compatible remote video surveillance solution for the Solaris Power 52 yacht, using two Teltonika RUTX50 routers.



5G ROUTER FOR CONTINUOUS REAL-TIME MONITORING OF YACHT

At the core of the solution, two Teltonika RUTX50 5G routers serve as dedicated communications hubs for separate surveillance zones aboard the yacht. This dual-router architecture improves deployment flexibility while ensuring stable connectivity for both internal and external systems.

The first 5G router connects via Ethernet to two surveillance cameras installed in the engine room. These cameras continuously monitor critical mechanical systems and provide remote visibility into one of the vessel's most sensitive areas. Real-time data allows operators and maintenance personnel to quickly identify anomalies and intervene before they become more serious operational problems.

The second 5G router connects via Ethernet to two night-vision cameras mounted externally around the yacht. These cameras provide continuous surveillance of the deck and perimeter, allowing remote monitoring of the vessel when docked in marinas or positioned in remote coastal locations.

Both RUTX50 routers utilize high-speed 5G connectivity with automatic fallback to 4G LTE networks when needed. This ensures uninterrupted internet access for video surveillance infrastructure even when network availability varies between ports, marinas, or coastal coverage areas.

The combination of 5G and 4G connectivity enables stable remote access to cameras and reliable live video transmission, without relying on marinas' fixed infrastructure.

5G routers also offer multiple Ethernet ports for direct wired integration with onboard surveillance equipment, including chartplotters and marine sonar.

Video transmission and remote communications are via TCP/IP protocols, chosen to ensure reliable remote camera control and stable network communication. Additionally, RTSP streaming capabilities have been tested to support efficient live video distribution directly through the remote environment.





To simplify deployment and long-term maintenance, the solution integrates with Teltonika's Remote Management System (RMS). RMS Management, RMS Connect, and RMS VPN services allow installers to remotely access and configure the surveillance infrastructure without requiring additional onboard intervention. This proved particularly useful after the initial installation phase. Once the vessel was relocated to a remote launching area, technicians were able to finalize the entire system configuration remotely via RMS, ensuring the surveillance solution operated as required without having to return to the site.
“Reliable 5G and 4G connectivity was needed, so the RUTX50 was the best option,” Painestore said.
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