Annual Performance Tests (APTs) of Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) are essential for maintaining safety standards and aiding in accident investigations on ships. Sperry Marine, certified by the classification society ABS, conducts APTs according to the International Maritime Organization's Circular MSC.1/Circ.1222.

Sperry Marine’s skilled VDR/S-VDR surveyors, operating from our regional offices, are expertly trained and equipped to perform comprehensive APT certifications. Our services ensure that passenger and commercial vessels meet stringent safety and documentation requirements as mandated by SOLAS regulation V/20.

Our annual performance testing services extend to a wide range of VDR/S-VDR equipment, designed to meet the diverse needs of the maritime industry:

Sperry Marine VoyageMaster Series

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Each test is carried out with meticulous attention to ensure every system functions optimally and adheres to the most current safety standards.

The annual testing of VDR/S-VDR is required by SOLAS regulation V/20. Guidelines on annual testing of VDR/S-VDR can be downloaded here. (Issued 14 June 2019)