VDR/S-VDR
critical
4 models total
4 manufacturers · 4 models
Danelec Marine (Denmark)
1
DM100 VDR/S-VDR
VDR 12-hour recording
· Voyage Data Recording
Voltage: 24V DC
Type
VDR / S-VDR
Size Range
- DM100 VDR
- DM100 S-VDR
Drive Type
Electric
Construction
Protected capsule, solid-state recording, DAU
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Capsule battery expiry
- Microphone failure
- Sensor interface issues
- SSD storage failure
Service: Annual Performance Test mandatory. Capsule battery every 2 years. DM100 uses SSD (no moving parts) — more reliable than HDD-based systems.
Spare Parts: Danelec Marine (Birkerød, Denmark). Lead time: 2-4 weeks.
Furuno Electric (Japan)
1
VR-3000/VR-7000 VDR/S-VDR
VDR 12-hour recording / S-VDR simplified
· Voyage Data Recording
Voltage: 24V DC
Type
Voyage Data Recorder / Simplified VDR
Size Range
- VR-3000 S-VDR
- VR-7000 VDR
Drive Type
Electric
Construction
Protected capsule (float-free), data acquisition unit, microphones
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Capsule battery expiry (replace every 2 years)
- Microphone failure from bridge environment
- Data acquisition unit hard disk failure
- Sensor interface (radar/ECDIS/AIS) communication errors
- Float-free housing release mechanism corrosion
Service: Annual Performance Test (APT) by approved service provider mandatory (IMO MSC.333(90)). Capsule battery replacement every 2 years. Microphone function test monthly. Data download and review capability test quarterly.
Spare Parts: Furuno global. Capsule batteries: 2-3 weeks. Microphones: 1-2 weeks. APT by Furuno-certified service engineer.
JRC (Japan)
1
JCY-1900 VDR
VDR 12-hour recording
· Voyage Data Recording
Voltage: 24V DC
Type
VDR / S-VDR
Size Range
- JCY-1900 VDR
- JCY-1800 S-VDR
Drive Type
Electric
Construction
Protected capsule, DAU
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Capsule battery expiry
- Sensor interface failures
- Microphone issues
Service: Annual Performance Test. Standard VDR maintenance.
Spare Parts: JRC global. Lead time: 1-3 weeks.
Kongsberg
1
K-VDR
VDR 12-hour recording
· Voyage Data Recording
Voltage: 24V DC
Type
VDR (Integrated Bridge)
Size Range
K-VDR
Drive Type
Electric
Construction
Integrated with K-Bridge, protected capsule
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Capsule battery expiry
- Integration issues with bridge system updates
- Sensor interface failures
Service: Annual Performance Test. Integrated bridge system — VDR service coordinated with bridge system maintenance.
Spare Parts: Kongsberg Maritime. Lead time: 2-4 weeks.