The voyage data recorder system, including all sensors, shall be subjected to an annual performance test. The test shall be conducted by an approved testing or servicing facility to verify the accuracy, duration and recoverability of the recorded data. In addition, tests and inspections shall be conducted to determine the serviceability of all protective enclosures and devices fitted to aid location. A copy of the certificate of compliance issued by the testing facility, stating the date of compliance and the applicable performance standards, shall be retained on board the ship。

航行数据记录仪系统，包括所有传感器，应经年度性能试验。试验应由认可的试验或检修机构进行，以验证所记录数据的精度、持续时间和可恢复性。此外还应进行试验和检查，以确定所有防护外罩和辅助定位装置的适用性。船上应保留一份由试验机构颁发的载明符合日期和适用性能标准的符合证书的副本。