Guidelines still under review

The guidelines outlined in this document are under review and my be subject to change.

This document outlines the suggested attributes to create an Open Asset ID for different asset types.

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Further recommendations will be added as Open Assets becomes aware of more asset types. Please get in touch with us if you would like us to review a particular asset type.

Vehicles

Primary Identifier: VIN
Attribute 1: Make
Attribute 2: Model

VIN = vehicle identification number outlined by ISO 3779
Make = the brand name of the vehicle
Model = the model name of the vehicle

VIN: WF0XXXTTGXJR11100
Make: Ford
Model: Transit

Trailer

Primary Identifier: VIN
Attribute 1: Make
Attribute 2: Model

VIN = vehicle identification number outlined by ISO 3779
Make = the brand name of the trailer
Model = the model name of the trailer, if known

VIN: WF0XXXTTGXJR11100
Make: DON-BUR
Model: PM39BT

Commercial vessels

Primary Identifier: IMO
Attribute 1: Year of Build
Attribute 2: Gross Tonnage

IMO = international maritime organization number
Year of Build = the 4 digit year the vessel was built
Gross Tonnage = the volumetric measurement of the enclosed space the vessel (tons)

IMO: 9321445
Year of Build: 2007
Gross Tonnage: 5573

Civilian and naval vessels

Primary Identifier: CIN
Attribute 1: Year of Build
Attribute 2: Gross Tonnage

CIN = Craft identification number as specified by ISO 10087:2022 (sometimes called HIN)
Year of Build = the 4-digit year the vessel was built
Gross Tonnage = the volumetric measurement of the enclosed space the vessel (tons)

CIN: GB-ABC00042-A3-99
Year of Build: 2007
Gross Tonnage: 5573

Livestock

Primary Identifier: Livestock Id
Attribute 1: Herd Id / Flock number
Attribute 2: Species

Livestock Id = the tag number, RF ID (radio frequency id) or freeze brand number
Herd Id = the id specified by the UK government agency: APHA for the herd or flock the animal is part of
Species = the species of the animal

Livestock Id: 666542
Herd Id: UK376419
Species: Sheep

Other asset types

This document outlines the attributes that should be needed to create an asset identity. We understand that it will not cover all possible asset types. However, the standard does provide the flexibility to create a standard of any asset type.

If an asset type is missing, please let us know by email to hello@open-assets.co.uk. We will investigate adding a new guideline for it as soon as possible.

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