What are data recorded in VDR Or Voyage Data Recorder ?

Following are data recorded in VDR

  • Date and time in UTC.
  • Ship’s position in Lat & Long, and datum used.
  • Speed through water or ground.
  • Ship’s heading.
  • Bridge audio.
  • VHF communications.
  • Radar & ECDIS picture data.
  • Echo Sounder.
  • Main Alarms.
  • Rudder order & response.
  • Hull opening status.
  • Water tight & Fire door status.
  • Acceleration and hull stresses.
  • Wind speed and direction.

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