VDR & SVDR AnalysisVDR & SVDR Analysis

Remote assessment of Voyage Data Recorder is an additional tool & extremely useful in achieving Zero Incidents & Zero Spills.

VDR Data used to assess:

  • Proper carry out of essential equipment checks
  • Adherence to UKC requirements
  • Correct use of parallel indexing techniques
  • Correct and timely conduct of collision avoidance
  • Correct use of and response to navigational equipment alarms
  • The Pilot’s integration with the bridge team
  • Any gaps identified are shared with fleet and included in coaching and mentoring processes
  • Areas of focusing resources in terms of either assessment or mentoring specific subject matter with traditional assessors.

It is additionally used when;

  • Trading patterns make it difficult to conduct traditional assessment
  • Following up to verify correction of non-conformance
  • Assessment in natural environment without evident assessor
  • Investigation incidents on board