Global Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) are specialized onboard recording systems installed on ships to capture and store crucial data related to the vessel＇s operations and navigation. Similar to ＂black boxes＂ used in aviation, VDRs are designed to record various parameters and events during a voyage, providing valuable information for accident investigation, safety analysis, and performance monitoring. VDRs typically capture data such as ship＇s position, speed, heading, engine parameters, communications, radar images, and audio recordings from the bridge. This data is stored securely within the VDR unit and can be retrieved and analyzed after an incident or on a regular basis for operational purposes. VDRs play a crucial role in enhancing maritime safety, aiding authorities in understanding the circumstances surrounding accidents or incidents at sea, and identifying measures to prevent their recurrence.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) include Japan Radio Co, Furuno, Navis, Consilium, L-3 Communications, Wartsila SAM Electronics, Kongsberg Maritime, Beijing Highlander, Raytheon Anschutz, Danelec Marine, Kelvin Hughes, Maretron etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Voyage Data Recorders (VDR). Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Include:

Japan Radio Co

Furuno

Navis

Consilium

L-3 Communications

Wartsila SAM Electronics

Kongsberg Maritime

Beijing Highlander

Raytheon Anschutz

Danelec Marine

Kelvin Hughes

Maretron

Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Product Segment Include:

General Voyage Data Recorder

Simplified Voyage Data Recorder

Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Product Application Include:

Passenger Ship

Cargo Ship

Naval Ship

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 6: North America Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 7: Europe Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: China Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: Latin America Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Global Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources