The following is the new requirement of the new CDI questionnaire edition 9 3.1.78 *VDR equipment is tested and, when possible the complete retention of data, is verified to insure operation of the system. Some authorities require testing on a more frequent basis than the annual service. Ship-specific procedures should be in place regarding this testing program, and records should be available to confirm completion of the testing as per the procedure*. It is required that apart the annual VDR ashore testing service, the ship should have a procedure for on board of VDR testing. On what may consist the on board testing of VDR ? knowing that ship' staff are not specialized to carry out the full test as this job required the maker representative. |
Based on delivery Manual and Inspection Data for Voyage Data Recorder, the following checklist may be suggested for routine testing of the VDR:
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