VDR / S-VDR
medium
Voyage Data Recorder. SOLAS-mandatory for cargo ships ≥3000 GT and all passenger ships. S-VDR for existing cargo ships 3000-20000 GT.
Known Models (10)
AMI Marine VDR
Full VDR / 30 days
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Full VDR
type: Full VDR
recording_duration: 30 days
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Limited global service
- • Capsule compatibility
- • Data extraction complexity
Service: Singapore-based VDR manufacturer. Good value.
Spares: AMI Marine: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
INTERSCHALT VDR
Full VDR / 30 days
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Full VDR
type: Full VDR
recording_duration: 30 days
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Brand transition to Wärtsilä
- • Legacy hardware support
- • Firmware updates
Service: INTERSCHALT VDR. Now under Wärtsilä support.
Spares: INTERSCHALT: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
JRC JCY-1900
Full VDR / 30 days
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Full VDR
type: Full VDR
recording_duration: 30 days
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Data acquisition unit overheating
- • Microphone cable routing issues
- • Capsule beacon battery
Service: Integrates well with other JRC bridge equipment.
Spares: JRC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Kelvin Hughes S-VDR
S-VDR / 30 days
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· S-VDR
type: S-VDR
recording_duration: 30 days
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Integration with non-KH bridge
- • Capsule release
- • Annual test procedure
Service: Kelvin Hughes S-VDR. Part of MantaDigital bridge offering.
Spares: Kelvin Hughes: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Kongsberg VDR
Full VDR / 30 days
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Full VDR
type: Full VDR
recording_duration: 30 days
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • K-Bridge bus dependency for some inputs
- • Capsule release test critical
- • Storage drive failure
Service: Premium VDR. Tight integration with Kongsberg bridge.
Spares: Kongsberg: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Netwave NW-6000
Full VDR / 30 days
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Full VDR
type: Full VDR
recording_duration: 30 days
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Capsule battery expiry
- • Microphone failure
- • Hard disk degradation
Service: Annual performance test mandatory. Capsule battery replacement per schedule.
Spares: Netwave: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Netwave NW-4500
S-VDR / 30 days
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· S-VDR
type: S-VDR
recording_duration: 30 days
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Fewer sensors = less data quality
- • Capsule battery
- • Interface board failure
Service: S-VDR for older cargo ships. Fewer mandatory inputs than full VDR.
Spares: Netwave: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Raytheon Anschütz VDR
Full VDR / 30 days
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Full VDR
type: Full VDR
recording_duration: 30 days
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Synapsis bus data capture dependency
- • Capsule maintenance
- • Microphone aging
Service: Part of Synapsis IBS. Full sensor integration.
Spares: Raytheon Anschütz: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Rutter SAR/VDR Overlay
Radar overlay recorder
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Radar Overlay
type: Radar Overlay
application: Ice navigation
Common Failures:
- • Specialized — limited service
- • Radar interface compatibility
- • Storage requirements
Service: Niche product for ice radar overlay recording. Used in Arctic operations.
Spares: Rutter: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Wärtsilä (L-3) VDR
Full VDR / 30 days
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Full VDR
type: Full VDR
recording_duration: 30 days
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Legacy L-3 hardware aging
- • Software support transition
- • Spare parts sourcing
Service: L-3 brand transitioned to Wärtsilä. Check support availability.
Spares: Wärtsilä (L-3): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.