What is VDR APT?
The Annual Performance Test (APT) is a mandatory yearly inspection and testing of Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) and Simplified VDR (S-VDR) systems. It ensures the equipment is recording all required data correctly and the protective capsule is functioning properly.
Legal Requirements
IMO Regulations - IMO Resolution MSC.333(90) establishes performance standards - SOLAS Chapter V requires VDR/S-VDR on applicable vessels - Annual testing must be performed by a certified service provider - Testing must occur within 12 months of the previous APT
Consequences of Non-Compliance - Port State Control detention - Classification society findings - Insurance implications - Flag state penalties
What Does APT Include?
Data Recording Verification - Date and time (UTC) recording - Ship's position (GPS/DGPS) - Speed through water and over ground - Heading information (gyrocompass) - Radar data (at least one radar) - ECDIS data - AIS data - Bridge audio (microphones) - VHF radio communications - Hull stress monitoring (if fitted) - Wind speed and direction - Rudder angle - Engine telegraph/RPM - Depth under keel - Watertight and fire door status
Capsule Inspection - Visual inspection of fixed and float-free capsule - Beacon and light operation check - Battery condition verification - Hydrostatic release mechanism check - Data integrity verification from capsule
System Health - Hard disk storage capacity - Network connectivity to all sensors - Power supply and UPS battery test - Software version verification - Alarm system functionality
VDR Brands We Service
- **Danelec**: DM100, DM200, VR-7000
- **Furuno**: VR-3000, VR-5000, VR-7000
- **JRC**: JCY-1850, JCY-1900
- **Netwave**: NW-4000, NW-6000
- **Rutter**: Sigma S6
- **Kelvin Hughes**: VDR systems
- **Transas/Wartsila**: Taiyo, VDR series
- **Totem Plus**: VDR/S-VDR
Schedule Your VDR APT
EKS Marine Electronics provides VDR APT services at all Turkish ports. Our engineers carry necessary test equipment and can perform testing during port calls.
Contact: info@eksmes.com | +90 216 909 78 53