Headway HMT-100A Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)

The Voyage Data Recorder (VDR), commonly known as the black box, records various navigation information. The Headway HMT-100A Voyage Data Recorder – VDR represents a next-generation Voyage Recorder System designed to enhance maritime safety and facilitate informed decision-making.

This IMO-approved system meticulously captures and stores vital navigation data, offering invaluable insights for risk mitigation, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance. Its compact design, robust construction, and cutting-edge features make it an ideal choice for vessels of all sizes, ensuring the safety of your crew and investment. The Main Cabinet Unit, with a power of 20W and no ventilation fans, remains closed, preventing dust entry.

The system records data for the past 720 hours (30 days), including VGA images in 4 lines, 61162 signals in 24 lines, voice from the bridge in 6 lines, and VHF audio in 2 lines. All spare parts are independently developed and produced by the Headway factory, ensuring high quality at a competitive price, with a global service network.

The power module is internally installed, applicable to 220V/110V 50Hz/60Hz and marine electrical systems. It automatically switches to marine backup power of 24V if the main power fails, with an internal battery providing power once marine emergency power is off. The maintenance-free battery has a usage life of around 3 years, recording voice data for 2 hours continuously.

Headway HMT-100A Voyage Data Recorder – VDR

Remote Acquisition Unit: For devices without a standard digital interface, an editable signal gathering module can be installed on-site to obtain necessary digital and analog data, supporting 64 lines.

Remote Alarm Unit: Monitors the VDR around the clock with acoustic and light alarm indications, providing an easier way to address faults.

Microphone Unit: Embedded design, elegant appearance, easy installation with self-inspection function to avoid audio signal gathering failure. In-built amplifying function enables transmission of high-fidelity audio signals over long distances.

Replay Software: User-friendly interface for easy installation and use. The online replay function monitors real-time operating status, facilitating data analysis and incident investigation. Useful for crew training.

Download Software: Allows the download of specified periods of historical data from various storage mediums, such as VDR or Protective Data Capsules.

Reliable Protective Data Capsule: Records vessel voyage data for 48 hours. This self-developed capsule is cost-effective and competitive, meeting international standards for penetration, impact, fire-resistance, and pressure in deep-sea conditions.

Float-Free Protective Data Capsule: Multi-use storage unit with S-DVR storage medium and GMDSS satellite position indicator beacon. After falling into water, it retains valid information, automatically floating on the water surface for easy location and salvage through satellite signal transmission. Solid storage medium, complete GPS landmarks, and a release gear for automatic pressure hook ease refloating.

Highlander VDR APT – Annual Performance test