VDR (Vault Data Recorder) is an electronic device that stores voyage information from all sensors on the vessel. These devices can store various kinds of information, including the position as well as the speed and depth of a vessel in various sea conditions. VDRs can withstand extreme weather, collisions and even fire. VDRs are similar to the black box on aircrafts. Analysis of FDR data has proven to be extremely beneficial in reducing the number and severity of accidents that airlines suffer. It is possible that analysis of VDR data will lead to a similar reduction in maritime accidents.

When selecting a vdr consider the following features:

A user-friendly interface. A vdr ought to be intuitive and easy to use on any device, which means your team can look over data at any time and from whenever they need to. It should also support different screen resolutions to allow for accessibility across various devices. Find an index structure that enables users to move folders and files around in real-time. A vdr should also allow tags to organize documents over the normal folder structure.

Secure document storage. Find a vdr that has a variety of article security features, such as multi-factor authentication or encryption to ward off hacking. It should also have the option of either on open and off save encryption to secure your files during storage and prevent them from being read by anyone else.

A reliable vdr should have a back-up server in the event of a server failure. When selecting a provider ask what their uptime and downtime rates are and compare it against other providers in the market. Ensure that the provider has a dedicated team of support staff that is available to answer your questions anytime.