OCR for Certificates of Documentation
Extract and capture data from Certificates of Documentation (COD) with AI-powered OCR. Transform vessel documents into digital data.
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How it works
Process USCG-Issued CODs in Just a Few Steps
Instantly capture and convert your Certificates of Documentation into any structured format for easier integration. Always get the best results with automatic edge detection for more accurate processing.
Send Your Certificates of Documentation
Scan your vessel certificates with our mobile scanning SDK or upload them to our platform in any of these formats:
.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx, .heic, .webp, and more.Extract Data
Choose which data fields you want to extract, such as the vessel name, owners, hailing port, gross tonnage, and length to name a few.
Receive Formatted Output
Thanks to machine learning, you can have your data in a structured format like JSON, XML, or CSV.
Forward Your Data
After transforming your data into a structured format, you can then forward it to your software of choice for further processing.
What Data Fields You Can Capture with Certificate of Documentation OCR
Here are a few examples of data fields you can extract. All fields can be fully customizable to your needs. Need to extract additional fields? Let us know!
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Certificate of Documentation OCR Features
Our machine learning technology can automate many vessel-related business processes via our IDP platform, APIs and SDKs.
Vessel certificate scanning
Format conversion to structured data
Image to text and JSON with OCR
Vessel certificate data extraction
Vessel certificate classification
(Cross) validating certificate data
Workflow automation
Vessel certificate digitization
How to Implement
Automate Vessel Document Processing With Software
Klippa provides easy integration via our platform, API, or SDK, and broad compatibility with major platforms and tools. Our well-documented solutions guarantee a hassle-free and smooth experience.
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Easily create & automate your entire document workflow on one IDP platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Certificate of Documentation?How does Certificate of Documentation OCR work?What languages does Klippa support?Is Klippa vessel document OCR GDPR-compliant?How can I integrate Klippa’s COD OCR?
What is a Certificate of Documentation?
Most vessels owned by US citizens and operating on the navigable waters of the United States must have either a Certificate of Documentation (COD) or a Certificate of Number (CON) on board when operating.
A Certificate of Documentation is valid for 1-5 years from the date of issue, and must be renewed on an annual basis unless the multi-year renewal fees are submitted.
CODs provide conclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes, provides for unhindered commerce between the states, and admits vessels to certain restricted trades, such as coastwise trade and the fisheries.
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How does Certificate of Documentation OCR work?
You can use our OCR SDK scanner for direct scanning or upload photos and PDFs to our OCR API, starting the process with a simple action and then letting technology take over.
Klippa’s software then analyzes the light and dark patterns that make up the letters and numbers to convert the scanned image into text. After that, data fields are identified and extracted from the Certificate of Documentation.
What languages does Klippa support?
Currently, Klippa supports all Latin languages. Our engine performs best on vessel certificates in English, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German, and French.
However, other languages can be supported on request. We’re open to training our machine learning models. If you have a specific case, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Is Klippa vessel document OCR GDPR-compliant?
By default, Klippa does not store any customer data. Data is always processed under a data processing agreement (DPA) and all services from Klippa are compliant with GDPR. All data transfer is done via secure SSL connections.
Our servers are ISO-certified and by default located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Getting a custom server on a location of choice is possible in any location worldwide.
On a regular base, our security is tested via third-party penetration testing to ensure state-of-the-art security at all times.
How can I integrate Klippa’s COD OCR?
Our API can be implemented into any software, web or mobile solution that you may be using. The main source of communication is JSON, so it is independent of specific programming languages.
Our mobile SDKs have been built using native IOS (Swift) and native Android (Kotlin). This means they can be implemented into native apps, but they can also be wrapped for cross-platform languages such as Xamarin, ReactNative, Nativescript, Flutter, PhoneGap, Cordova, Ionic and more.
Klippa’s solution is made in a developer-friendly way. It is well-documented, so that developers can have all the information they need to successfully implement our API.