What to Look For in a VDR System
A vdr can be described as the black box found on an airplane. It is a storage device that can store a variety of data that could be retrieved in the event of an incident that occurs on the sea. The system consists of a device that gathers data from sensors onboard and a capsule that holds the data. It is designed to withstand shock, fire, deepsea pressur, and penetration. It also comes with a communication unit that is connected to the ship's emergency position reporting system (EPIRB) and can be tracked by satellite. IMO regulations require that the system...