Laser Scanning Services for the Maritime Industry

Laser scanning is transforming marine operations with 3D reality capture. Repair, retrofits, and maintence are optimized by:

  • As-build verification: scan hulls and machinery during construction and retrofits to detect diviations early

  • Drydock maintenance: compare currend hull condition to previous visits to detect and address possible issues, using the original hull scan as the baseline.

  • Collision Detection: Run clash analysis in point clouds to prevent piping / structural conflicts.

  • Reverse Engineering: Convert legacy components into CAD models

  • Reduce measurement errors. More precise compared to hand measurements.

  • Apart from the hull, topside and interior scanning can be accomplished dockside or while the ship is in operation, reducing the tasks performed in drydock.

  • Reduce or eliminate the need for repeated site visits. Scanning creates dense and comprehensive visualizations.

  • Data Versatility: scan data set can be used by multiple vendors and trades.

  • Design work can be performed off-site and verified within the scan data.

  • Allows for more in-shop or off-site fabrication. Ship can continue working while piping, mechanical and even structural components are being fabricated.

  • Replace or update ship documentation and General Arrangement drawings.

  • Final as-builts to document completed work. 3D digital proof of completion.

  • Scan data can be used to familiarize off-site vendors and contractors with the vessel prior to visiting. Speed up the RFP process and receive more precise estimates.

Safety and Compliance is improved

  • Confined or hazardous spaces are more easily and quickly scanned than manual measurements, eliminating or reducing repeated access and total length of time of access.

  • Dangerous areas can be inspected from within the scan data on the desktop.

  • Identify clearance and trip hazards

  • Generate fire safety and emergency maps

  • Support AR/VR training for crews

  • Rescue planning

Generator for the Fireboat Duwamish, retired. Second oldest vessel designed to fight fires in the US.

Compatibility and Workflow Integration

  • Data is compatible with Autodesk products.

  • Elements in the scan data can be modeled in 3D in most modeling software.

  • The data can be registered to the project coordinate system and/or georeferenced.

Historical Preservation and Insurance Documentation

  • Heritage documentation, especially of wooden vessels, for conservation and maintenance.

  • Allows for virtual access and fly through tours.

  • Complete asset documentation and condition of vessel incase of major damage or total loss.

  • Replacement values and proof of purchases can be linked to objects in the scan data and 360 photo views.