What is BS EN 61996-2 – Performance requirements, methods of testing for voyage data recorder about?
BS EN 61996-2 discusses maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems. The aim of BS EN 61996-2 is to providing the manufacturer with the best industry requirements and test methods which ensures the efficiency and reliability of voyage data recorder.
BS EN 61996-2 is the second part of the BS EN 61996 series of standards specifies the minimum performance requirements, technical characteristics and methods of testing, and required test results, for simplified shipborne voyage data recorders (S-VDRs) as required by IMO MSC.163(78). It takes into account IMO resolution A.694(17) and is associated with IEC 60945. When a requirement in this standard is different from IEC 60945, the requirement in this standard takes precedence.
Who is BS EN 61996-2 - Performance requirements, methods of testing for voyage data recorder for?
BS EN 61996-2 on voyage data recorder is useful for:
- Voyage data recorder manufacturers
- Voyage data recorder installers
- Shipbuilders
- Shipowners
- Quality control department
- International Maritime Organization
- Global maritime distress and safety system
Why should you use BS EN 61996-2 - Performance requirements, methods of testing for voyage data recorder?
The IMO defines the Voyage Data Recorder as a complete system, including any items required to interface with the sources of input signals, their processing and encoding, the final recording medium, the playback equipment, the power supply and dedicated reserve power source.
The information is stored in a secure and retrievable form, relating to the position, movement, physical status, command and control of a ship over the period and following an incident. This information is used during any subsequent safety investigation to identify the cause(s) of the incident. Aside from its usage in accident investigation, it can also be used for preventive maintenance, performance efficiency monitoring, heavy weather damage analysis, accident avoidance and training purposes to improve safety and reduce running costs.
BS EN 61996-2 provides requirements for design and construction that can be followed while manufacturing of voyage data recorder. This will ensure that your product complies with the International Maritime Organization regulatory standards. BS EN 61996-2 provides technical characteristics and testing methods for voyage data recorder. This will ensure that the voyage data recorder operates as per the requirements that helps in recording data correctly.