Certified VDR Engineering, Diagnostics & Regulatory Compliance in UAE
Navigation and radio safety compliance is non-negotiable for commercial vessels navigating the busy sealanes of the United Arab Emirates. Whether your ship is berthing in Dubai, Fujairah, Jebel Ali, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, or Ras Al Khaimah, equipment breakdowns can lead to immediate Port State Control (PSC) detention, insurance invalidation, or sailing delays. Seanav Marine maintains dedicated marine electronics workshops and mobile technical teams to troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and reprogram VDR systems around the clock.
Our engineers are equipped with calibrated RF spectrum analyzers, NMEA protocol sniffers, signal generators, beacon test receivers, and genuine OEM parts to resolve complex faults on the first attendance.
Supported Manufacturers & Models
Danelec DM100 / DM200 / DM400 / DM500, Furuno VR-3000 / VR-7000, JRC JCY-1800 / JCY-1900, Highlander HLD-VDR600.
24/7 Port & Anchorage Attendance
Fast mobilization across Fujairah Anchorage (FOA), Port of Fujairah, Jebel Ali, Dubai Maritime City, Khor Fakkan, Hamriyah, and Khalifa Port.
Programming & Reprogramming
MMSI programming, vessel flag changes, IMO updates, call sign changes, static data updates, and firmware configuration.
OEM Spare Parts & Diagnostics
Stocked circuit boards, power supplies, magnetrons, sensors, battery packs, and cables available for immediate dispatch.
VDR Annual Performance Test (APT) & Underwater Beacon Renewal at Jebel Ali
Reported Fault: Annual VDR APT due for class renewal; capsule underwater locator beacon (ULB) battery expired.
Diagnosis: ULB beacon battery reached 3-year expiry limit; Bridge audio channel 3 showing low acoustic gain on starboard bridge wing microphone.
Work Performed: Replaced Dukane underwater acoustic beacon with certified unit. Tested and recalibrated bridge wing microphone capsule, verified NMEA 0183 radar image capture, AIS sentences, gyro, speed log, and VHF audio channels.
Testing & Verification: Extracted 12-hour raw VDR data playback log; verified clear multi-channel audio playback and radar screenshot clarity.
Result: Issued formal Class-approved VDR Certificate of Compliance (COC); vessel cleared for sailing.
Request NAVCOM Engineer Attendance & Quotation
Submit vessel particulars, equipment make/model, and fault symptoms. Technical superintendent dispatch coordinates engineer attendance with port agents 24/7.
Major Ports: Fujairah Port • Fujairah Anchorage (24/7) • Jebel Ali Port • Dubai Maritime City • Khor Fakkan • Abu Dhabi & Musaffah • Sharjah & Hamriyah • Ras Al Khaimah
Equipment Services: AIS Programming • Radar Repair • GMDSS Service • ECDIS Diagnostics • VDR APT • Gyrocompass Overhaul • Marine Radio (VHF/MF/HF) • EPIRB Programming • Inmarsat-C Service