The FURUNO VDR  is a product of Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. a Japanese company and a global leader that is concentrated in delivering efficient marine electronics. Furuno was founded in 1948, Japan the company initially gained fame by the production of the world’s first commercial fish finder. Over the decades Furuno expanded to radars, sonar, GPS, ECDIS, and VDR systems, becoming a trusted name in maritime navigation and safety technology.

It flourished globally after the IMO SOLAS requirements made VDRs mandatory for certain vessels. They were widely adopted by the company’s reputation for reliability, global service network and continuous innovation to meet evolving IMO standards. The primary reason for distribution is the qua;ity of their float-free capsules and integration with other Furuno bridge systems.

Highlights of Furuno VDR  

A VDR is a ‘black box’ system designed to help the investigators acknowledge possible vessel disruptions and errors and to avoid such future errors. Furuno currency offers VR-7000 and VR-7000S (S-VDR) Voyage Data Recorder series replacing the older versions of VR3000 and VR5000 series. Let’s have a closure analysis at the Furuno VDR VR-7000 and VR-7000S:

• The VR-7000 is designed for newly build cargo ships and vessels over 3,000 gross tonnage. While the VR-7000S is for the existing cargo vessels. The VR-7000S have comparatively lesser storage capacity.

• Compliant with IMO compliance including SOLAS, MSC.333(90), IEC 61996-1, and so on.

• Continuous recording of the ship’s position, speed and heading.

• Easier to integrate with the IBS network.

• Equipped with a highly durable float-free capsule that can perform even in harsh conditions moreover it includes GMDSS EPIRB technology to help rescuers locate it via satellite if needed.

• Multi-source data integration, not from just Furuno VDR but also from any standard radar, ECDIS, GPS, speed log, gyro, echo sounder, VHF, alarms and bridge audios.

• Extracted data can be saved into a USB flash memory.

• Seamless playback with easy timeline navigation, synchronized display of radar, ECDIS, audio and data.

• User-friendly interface to assist navigation, managers or crew trainers.

• Global service network; Master System have been providing VDR APT for Furuno to detect troubleshooting.

• Ethernet-based connectivity for easier integration with ship networks.

• Compact and flexible design.

Final Thoughts

Ensuring the reliability and compliance of your vessels at sea is crucial for safeguarding sea voyages, Master System is a trusted VDR APT service provider in the field for over decades.

Master System is the trusted partner of Furuno VDR Annual Performance Tests (APT), we with our certified instructors and extensive experience tailor your vessels for surviving any conditions Our team delivers precise, efficient, and globally recognized service, ensuring that your VDR is fully operational and ready to support you when it matters most.

Choose Master Systems for peace of mind and uninterrupted compliance at sea.