The new Ocean Signal E101V float-free EPIRB with integrated voyage data recorder (VDR) ... “The introduction of the IMO resolution, along with IEC61996-1 Ed 2.0, ...

The new IMO standards were adopted in May 2012 and come into effect July 1, 2014. After that date, all VDR installations for newbuilds and retrofits must meet the new IMO standards.