Quick Service Specifications: Voyage Data Recorder (VDR / S-VDR) APT Egypt
- Service Classification: Class-Approved Annual Performance Testing (APT), Certificate Issuance, Battery Renewal & Acoustic Beacon Replacement.
- Regulatory Mandate: SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 18.8; IMO Resolution MSC.333(90), MSC.163(78); IEC 61996.
- Authorized Manufacturers: Furuno (VR-3000, VR-7000), JRC (JCY-1800, JCY-1850, JCY-1900, JCY-1950), Danelec (DM100, DM200, DM300, DM400, DM500), Sperry Marine (VoyageMaster), Headway, Netwave.
- Class Surveyor Recognition: Certified testing accepted by ABS, DNV, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, Lloyd’s Register, RINA.
- Coverage Footprint: 24/7 attendance across all 52 Egyptian ports, container terminals & anchorages.
Class-Certified VDR / S-VDR Annual Performance Testing (APT) in Egypt
Seanav Mirai’s certified VDR engineers perform rigorous Annual Performance Tests (APT) to guarantee flight-recorder data integrity for maritime accidents, issuing official manufacturer and class survey certificates within hours.
VDR APT Inspection Protocols
- Protective Capsule & Float-Free Capsule: Physical inspection of fixed hardened capsule (HHP) and float-free capsule, hydrostatic release unit (HRU), and 90-day underwater acoustic locator beacon (ULB).
- Sensor Telemetry & Audio Recording: Replay check of VHF bridge communications, bridge audio microphones, radar image capture, ECDIS screen capture, gyro heading, AIS, rudder angle, engine telegraph, and watertight doors.
- Reserve Battery Capacity Test: Discharge test of emergency power reserve battery pack (minimum 2 hours continuous bridge audio recording without main ship power).
- Certificate Delivery: Direct issuance of official VDR APT Certificate and data extraction log sheet for class surveyor sign-off.