Del Mar Electronics
Providing a Safe Passage Since 1986
VDR / SVDR
A Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (SVDR) are critical safety devices installed on ships to record essential navigational and operational data. Their primary purpose is to preserve information that can help investigators understand the circumstances leading up to an incident or accident at sea. A VDR continuously collects data from various sources such as GPS, radar, ECDIS, AIS, gyro compass, echo sounder, engine telegraph, and VHF communications. It also records audio from the bridge and environmental parameters like wind speed and direction. This data is stored in a secure, tamper-proof capsule designed to withstand extreme conditions such as fire, impact, and immersion for extended periods.
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The SVDR is a simplified version intended for smaller vessels that may not have all the systems required for a full VDR. It typically records position, speed, heading, and VHF audio, along with radar images and basic navigational data. Both systems comply with IMO regulations under SOLAS, ensuring standardized data collection for maritime safety. They are essential tools for accident investigation, performance analysis, and compliance verification, contributing significantly to improving safety standards across the shipping industry.
Furuno VR7000 / VR7000s
The Furuno VR7000 and VR7000S are advanced Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) systems designed to meet IMO and SOLAS requirements for maritime safety and accident investigation.
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The VR7000 is a full VDR system intended for large vessels, capable of recording a comprehensive range of data sources including radar, ECDIS, AIS, GPS, gyro compass, echo sounder, engine telegraph, and VHF voice communications. It also captures bridge audio and environmental data such as wind speed and direction. The system stores this information in a highly durable protective capsule that is resistant to fire, impact, and immersion for extended periods, ensuring data survivability in extreme conditions.
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The VR7000S is the simplified version (SVDR) designed for smaller vessels that do not require full-scale data recording. It focuses on essential navigational data such as position, speed, heading, radar images, and VHF audio. Both models feature Ethernet-based architecture for easy integration with modern bridge systems, and they support remote maintenance and data download functions.
Key features include compliance with IEC and IMO standards, real-time monitoring of recorded data, and options for extended storage beyond the mandatory 12-hour minimum. These systems are critical for post-incident analysis, operational performance review, and regulatory compliance, making them an essential part of modern maritime safety infrastructure.