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Maritime Black Box®

Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)

The Kongsberg MBB Maritime Black Box® Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is designed to meet or exceed the requirements specified in SOLAS V, IMO A.861 and the performance standard given by IEC 61996.
Microphone Units The microphones are used for recording of bridge audio, meeting the audio quality requirements as described in IEC 61996.
Uninterruptible Power Supply Replay and Evaluation Unit (option) The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is connected to the ship’s emergency power supply, with a battery package providing more than the required 2 hours of audio recording during a black-out. The Replay and Evaluation Unit (REU) is used to replay and evaluate previously recorded time synchro- nized voyage data. The REU is in addition an excellent tool for training purposes. Data stored in the PSU can be downloaded through the DCU for replay or long-term storage of data. Increased safety at sea The main purpose of our Voyage Data Recorder is to record and store relevant ship’s data, and to allow reconstruction of ship incidents at sea. Our Voyage Data Recorder can be used to identify the cause of an incident and in this way make a major contribution to increase operational safety at sea.
Protected Storage Unit The Protected Storage Unit (PSU) stores data received from the DCU on a solid state recording medium. The PSU is calamity resistant by means of a protective capsule. It is located on top of the ship’s super- structure in order to provide easy recovery following an incident. Easy interfacing Kongsberg Maritime is one of the world’s largest suppliers of advanced marine electronics, with more than 30 years of experience with marine automation interfacing. We manufacture advanced navigation systems, marine automation, cargo management, safety systems and maritime simulators for the merchant marine, as well as dynamic positioning and control systems for offshore and research vessels. We have used this unique experience to provide a highly adaptable VDR system that is easily interfaced and installed on both existing and new vessels. Main units Our Voyage Data Recorder consists of the following units:
Data Collection Unit The Data Collection Unit (DCU) is interfaced with ship’s equipment to collect, process and store all relevant ship’s data for a period of 12 hours, as required by IMO A.861.