Is There A Black Box In Ships And Boats?

Answer 1

yes their is in the newer models because even if it is hard to find they have a tracking devise and a blk box can withstand over 15 thousand pounds of pressure per inch

Answer 2

Yes and no.
No, the is no formal "black box" like in airplanes.
Yes, many of the devices mariners use have memory that can be read to find out where they have been and the status of some equipment. Many chart plotters (like a car navigation system) keep a running track of the ship's position.
All of these systems are designed to get wet, heck they are on the water but how long will they last submerged? It is up to the manufacture, like I said, no federal or state agency mandates this type of device for ships/boats

Answer 3

It depends on the ship, boat and company. There are no current interanational laws that require such, but some governments military ships and companies such as ferries do require devices that record similar information to a black box. In some navies there are audio recording devices on the bridges of ships that record all convetrsations and orders that might be given on the bridge.

Answer 4

starting 1 January 2008, ships over 500 tons on international voyages must have something called a Voyage Data Recorder, which functions similar to a black box on a plane.......position, course, speed, helm movements.............google VDR and see what you get

Answer 5

No. There's nothing of the sort on either, however, there is a ship's log which serves the same purpose.

Answer 6

in the newer model and some older ones owned by companies.

Answer 7

no because I think if the boat sank the water would damage it
and, it would be harder to find then if a plane crashes