航行数据记录仪(VDR)已经成为目前船舶驾驶台必备的设备之一。伦敦保赔协会的船舶检查计划表明：入会船舶对如何操作这类设备有较好的理解。
但是，仍有一些入会船舶的船长在事故发生后未能按要求的步骤操作以保护VDR数据，或者未能认识到某些情况下VDR数据(特别是VHF电话和驾驶台的语音通信)对索赔抗辩可能具有很高的价值。
详细信息请参阅附件。
Voyage Data Recorder and claims
The Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is now an established item of bridge equipment. The London P&I Club’s Ship Inspection Programme results in this area would confirm that the operation of these units on entered ships is generally well understood.
However, there are instances where the Master of an entered ship has failed to perform the steps required to preserve VDR data in the event of an incident; or failed to recognise circumstances in which VDR data (particularly voice traffic on VHF and on the bridge) may be very valuable in the defence of a claim.
See attached file: Voyage Data Recorder and claims.pdf
