What features do I need on a Crane OCR System?

What features do I need on an Crane OCR?

The Crane OCR system features in CERTUS Crane OCR automatically capture every container move during loading and discharge in vessel operations. The specific data it should capture depends on the type of container terminal and whether operations focus on transshipment or import/export.

In this blog, we explain the Crane OCR system features that are generally applicable across most terminals.

STS Crane OCR explained in a simple info graphic

MOST COMMON FEATURES

Of course, the most basic feature of our Crane OCR system is the ability to recognize the Container Code and ISO Code. Other features which are most commonly applied are:

TERMINAL TRACTOR ID

5-SIDED DAMAGE IMAGES

SEAL DETECTION

HAZARDOUS LABEL RECOGNITION

MORE ADVANCED FEATURES

The higher the automation at the container yard, the higher the requirements are on the OCR system.

Features we see often with customers with an automated yard are:

DOOR DIRECTION

WEIGHT RECOGNITION

TWIST LOCK DETECTION

DAMAGE ALARM

Besides above features, CERTUS also offers recognition of hatch covers and other special moves like moving gear boxes. We believe every move shall be identified!