Ship borne voyage data recorder (VDR) - Performance requirements- Methods of testing and required test results. With reference to SOLAS V 18.1 the S-VDR should be type approved by the administration Performance: Standard MSC.163 (78) Test standard: future IEC 61996-2.
In December 2004 the IMO agreed that all existing ships engaged in international commercial activity were to be retrofitted with a Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (SVDR). The SVDR records audio, radar and other NMEA-sensor data on board and, with the help of special software, can replay this information for analysis onboard or on land. The modular and decentralised acquisition of data allows the system to be easily extended top meet any additional future requirements. Additional data sources can be attached as required, as can interfaces to other systems requiring access to the data.
The MER-VDR represents the new generation of Marine Event Recorders from AVECS. Since 2002 all newbuildings of more than 3,000 GRT must be fitted with a Voyage Data Recorder system. With its in-house designed and manufactured MER-VDR, AVECS offers a compact, modular and economic solution.
Our Voyage Data Recorder has been installed on over 250 ships worldwide and provides the ship’s crew and owners with support in the analysis and appraisal of the recorded data.
VDR NW4400/sVDR NW-4000
Voyage Data Recorders (VDR/sVDR) from NetWave Systems
This new concept may be considered to represent the most sophisticated and technologically advanced (S)VDR and VDR concept on the market today, providing ship-owners with the most cost-effective solution to comply with the IMO requirements.
