Intellectual Property Notice

Effective date: April 6, 2026

Last updated: April 27, 2026

Owner: Tymur Rudov

Copyright

Website content, product names, logos, hosted services, backend services, Skipi Crewing, non-public source code, design materials, and commercial documentation of Skipi are copyright © 2026 Tymur Rudov. All rights reserved.

The public Skipi seafarer desktop client source code may be released under the MIT License in its public repository. That license applies only to the code and files expressly published under it. It does not grant rights to the Skipi name, logos, trademarks, hosted services, backend code, Skipi Crewing application, or commercial services.

The Skipi software and concepts were first authored and published on April 6, 2026. Authorship and creation dates are verifiable through timestamped version control history.

Proprietary Concepts

The following product concepts and technical implementations are proprietary to Skipi:

Maritime Document Package Sharing — a system for selecting vessel documents from a structured library, generating secure ZIP bundles with unique URLs, configurable expiry dates and download limits, accessible without recipient authentication, purpose-built for maritime document exchange workflows including vetting, PSC inspection, charterer due diligence, and class society surveys.
SOLAS Document Framework Engine — automatic generation of rigid, mandatory document structures based on vessel type and applicable international maritime conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, STCW, ISM Code), with pre-defined validity periods and survey cycles for each document type.
Local-First Maritime Document Architecture — a document management system using local database storage (SQLite) with optional synchronization, following Obsidian-like principles adapted for maritime industry connectivity constraints.
STCW Rank-Based Seafarer Document Framework — personal document templates automatically generated based on seafarer rank and position per STCW Convention requirements, with expiry tracking and shareable personal document packages.
Mobile Scan & Recognize — photographing a physical maritime certificate with a mobile device, using AI/OCR to extract structured data (expiry date, certificate number, issuing authority, vessel name), automatically generating a PDF document, and filing it into the correct category within the SOLAS document framework.
Dual-Mode Package Delivery — a system offering both offline (local ZIP archive attached to email client) and online (cloud-hosted URL with expiry and download tracking) document package delivery within the same application, enabling maritime document sharing with or without internet connectivity.
Crewing Company Document Viewer — a specialized interface for manning and crewing agencies to receive, view, and process seafarer credential packages in a structured format with automatic metadata extraction, filtering by rank, certificate type, and validity dates — replacing unstructured email attachment workflows.
Seafarer-to-Employer Communication Pipeline — a two-sided workflow where individual seafarers maintain free personal document vaults and initiate controlled contact with verified maritime employers, without Skipi acting as a recruitment or placement agency.
AI-Assisted Maritime Certificate Analysis — optional analysis of maritime certificates and documents for metadata extraction, anomaly indicators, and user-side review support, without automated hiring decisions by Skipi.

Trademarks

"Skipi", "Maritime Obsidian", and the Skipi logo are trademarks of Tymur Rudov. Trademark registration is in progress.

Prior Art

This website and the detailed technical descriptions herein constitute published prior art as of April 6, 2026. The concepts, mechanisms, and architectural approaches described are publicly documented and timestamped to establish priority of invention.

Contact

For licensing inquiries, partnership proposals, or IP-related questions:
info@tymur.org