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This paper describes the conception and implementation of the research and control center VeLABi for the development of automation functions up to a fully autonomous inland vessel. A high-tech simulator was designed and built as the central component of VeLABi. It allows simulative developments and demonstrations of automation functions. Furthermore, ongoing research activities aim at transforming the simulator into a remote operators’ stand to remotely control inland vessels and, in case of an autonomous vessel, to provide corresponding monitoring and emergency intervention functions.