Voyage Data Recorder Analysis or commonly known as VDR / SVDR analysis or Remote Navigation Assessment(through VDR data)plays an important role for Vessel Operators worldwide.
The VDR quietly and continuously monitors the routine operations on the bridge. VDR is meant to save the recent data of the Ship’s navigational movements via recording each and every moment, voice, and equipment data. Originally designed to record any casualty to investigate at a later stage, Vessel Operators now realize, that analyzing their fleet VDR data on a regular basis may prevent Casualty from its occurrence at the Near-Miss stage itself. It can also help Vessel Operators to get useful insights into navigational safety culture to pinpoint the Pain Points and suggest improvements, train the manpower on specific compliances, good practices, and accident prevention.
It can be also used effectively to review Vessels’ own routine operations by the Bridge Team. This practice helps in the retrospection, familiarity with routine data removal as well as verifying the recorded data integrity.