Choosing a VDR System
VDR (Vault Data Recorder) is an electronic device that records data about voyages from all sensors on the vessel. VDRs can be used to store diverse data that include the location in relation to speed, depth, and position of a vessel under various sea conditions. VDRs can withstand extreme weather, collisions and even fire. VDRs are equivalent to the black box on airplanes and the analysis of FDR is instrumental in helping airlines decrease the number of accidents. Analyzing VDR data is expected to result in a decrease in maritime accidents.
When choosing a vdr system you should look for the following characteristics:
A user-friendly interface. A vdr should be user-friendly and easy to use on any device to enable your team to look over the data anytime and wherever it is needed. It should also be compatible with a wide range of screen resolutions to ensure accessibility on various devices. Search for an interactive index structure that allows users to move folders and files around in real-time. A vdr should also permit the use of tags to organize documents beyond the standard folder structure.
Secure document storage. Choose a VDR that has a range of security measures, including encryption and multi-factor authentication to stop hacking attempts. It should also offer the option of on open and on save encryption to secure files during storage and to make them inaccessible to unauthorised parties.
A reliable vdr system should have a backup server in the event of a failure on the primary one. When choosing a provider, make sure to ask what their uptime and downtime rates are, and then compare it against other providers in the market. In addition to this make sure they have a an in-house support team who can respond to questions at any time of the day or all night.