Voyage Data Recorders will help accident investigators review procedures
The European Maritime Pilots’ Association (EMPA) represents about 5.000 maritime pilots from 25 European countries.
In cooperation with the Nautical Institute, EMPA on Friday the 28th of March organized a seminar about the use of Voyage Data Recorders (VDR’s) in the maritime industry.
Key speakers from accident investigation agencies, the airline industry, maritime insurance, maritime pilots and maritime lawyers discussed the current practice in the use of VDR data.
In conclusion of the seminar EMPA has adopted the following resolution regarding the use of VDR’s:
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EMPA encourages the use of Voyage Data Recorders to help accident investigators review actions and procedures, to enable the causes of incidents to be identified and lessons to be learned. It is important that the Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents is strictly followed. Particular attention should be paid to the protection of privacy when using VDR data. EMPA presupposes that the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union regarding privacy protection is taken into account at all times. The use of VDR data for disciplinary, criminal or liability investigations is not acceptable. The legislation regarding Flight Data usage in the aviation industry should be used as a standard for the maritime industry. |
Source: EMPA
