VDR Systems - Navigation and Communication
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) systems continuously collect and store essential bridge, navigation, communication, and vessel-performance data. They support accident investigation, incident analysis, regulatory compliance, and operational improvement on SOLAS-regulated vessels.
ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply VDR Systems for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.
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Product Information
| Product Name | VDR Systems |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Navigation and Communication |
| Product Reference | 736 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Furuno, Japan Radio Company (JRC), Danelec |
| Unit of Measure | Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Records bridge audio and VHF communications |
| 2. Captures radar, ECDIS, AIS, GPS, and heading data |
| 3. Includes fixed protective storage capsule |
| 4. Provides downloadable data for replay and investigation |
| 5. Designed for IMO and SOLAS carriage requirements |
Applications of VDR Systems
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Merchant ships and passenger vessels |
| 2. Accident and incident investigation |
| 3. Bridge performance monitoring and navigational review |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VR-7000 | Furuno |
| JCY-1900 | Japan Radio Company (JRC) |
| DM100 VDR | Danelec |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| VR-7000 | Equipment type | Voyage Data Recorder | — |
| VR-7000 | Recording duration | As specified by applicable IMO performance standard and approved configuration | — |
| JCY-1900 | Equipment type | Voyage Data Recorder | — |
| JCY-1900 | Recorded data | Bridge audio, navigation data, communications, and sensor inputs | — |
| DM100 VDR | Equipment type | Voyage Data Recorder | — |
| DM100 VDR | Protective storage | Fixed protective capsule | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | IMO SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 20; IMO MSC.333(90) performance standards for VDRs; IMO MSC.163(78) for S-VDRs where applicable; IEC 61996-1 for VDR equipment and IEC 61996-2 for S-VDR equipment. Product approval is required for the specific installation. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Approval is product- and installation-specific and may be issued by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, RINA, or other recognized classification societies. Flag-state and marine equipment type approval requirements also apply. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install according to the maker's type-approved drawings, IMO requirements, and class or flag-state instructions. Connect required bridge, navigation, communication, audio, power, and alarm signals. Mount the protective capsule in an approved accessible location and complete commissioning tests. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Perform scheduled inspections, self-tests, data-download checks, microphone and sensor-input checks, battery or UPS checks, and annual performance testing as required by the manufacturer, flag state, and classification society. Keep software and configuration records current. |
| Safety Notes | Installation and servicing must be performed by qualified marine electronics personnel. Isolate electrical power before working on equipment, follow GMDSS and bridge equipment safety procedures, and do not open or damage the protective capsule. Preserve recorded data after any incident. |
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