Voyage Data Recorder

Voyage data recorder (VDR), popularly named black box, is used for recording all kinds of navigation information. The recorded data is used for analyzing causes of major and minor incidents that happened during ships' voyages.

Headway Voyage Data Recorder ( HMT-100A) has been approved by IMO MSC333(90) and is in accord with regulations of IEC61161-1-2013, and IEC 60945.

Headway Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) has been approved by IMO MSC 333 (90) and is in accord with the regulation of IEC 61161-1-2103 and IEC 60945.

Fixed Protective Data Capsule

The Protective Data Capsule (PDC) is a special container with high technology, storing the voyage data of the past 48-hours. With independent intellectual property, Headway can offer a more competitive price for the PDC and spare parts.

Float-free Protective Data Capsule

The Float-free Data Capsule can also store the voyage data of the past 48-hour. The Float-free PDC includes a storage medium and a conventional GMDSS satellite position indicator beacon (a.k.a EPRIB). When submerged in water, the Float-free PDC will automatically float onto the water surface so it is more convenient to locate and salvage through satellite positioning.

Main Cabinet Unit

With embedded Linux OS, the Main Cabinet Unit provides extra reliability, and a compact design, which is suitable for vessels of different types. The unit has a low power consumption of only 20W and a dust-proof design. Empowered by independent intellectual property, Headway can provide spare parts on a timely basis.

Remote Alarm Unit

The unit can keep monitoring the operating status of the VDR/S-VDR with acoustic and light alarm indications. The LCD can indicate all relevant information for troubleshooting.