Simplified Voyage Data Recorder

A web site has been set up to provide an information portal for the Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-DVR). S-VDR is a system that the International Maritime Organisation has mandated for carriage on the majority of large sea going vessels. It is a system similar to the aviation "black box" recorder where if a vessel is involved in an accident or sinks, data can be retrieved to reconstruct the last 12 hours of the vessels voyage. This allows the marine community to clearly understand the reason for the accident, however catastrophic and put in preventative measures to increase future marine safety.

The site contains regulatory, technical and commercial information with a section dedicated to answering frequently asked questions. It is intended as a useful resource and will grow as more information is made available, with web links to other relevant sites, including international and national organisations. It is hoped that visitors to the website will also add their views, experiences and queries that can be shared throughout the Industry.