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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