No vessel matches its drawings. Hulls are faired by hand, outfitting gets rerouted during build, and twenty years of refits leave the arrangement drawings as history rather than fact. Then a new system has to fit into a machinery space nobody has accurately measured since launch.
3DS Technologies scans vessels and shipyard facilities with survey grade laser scanning. The result is the true geometry of the ship, captured in millions of points, ready for design and fabrication.
What we capture for marine clients
Machinery spaces and engine rooms. Piping and outfitting. Decks, superstructure and hull surfaces. Shipyard shops and fabrication facilities. Dense, hard to measure spaces are exactly where scanning earns its keep.
Refits that fit
Scrubber installs, repowers, new systems, accommodation changes. When the design team works from a current point cloud, the fabricated steel and pipe arrive fitting the vessel, not the drawing. Rework on board is some of the most expensive rework there is.
From scan to fabrication
We deliver point clouds, 2D drawings, 3D CAD models and virtual walkthroughs your whole project team can access. Designers route new systems in the model, and what they design is what fits.
Frequently asked questions
Can you scan while the vessel is in service?
Yes, in port or at dock. We plan the capture around your schedule.
How accurate is the data?
Survey grade Leica scanners produce registered point clouds with accuracy measured in millimetres.
Can shipyard facilities be scanned too?
Yes. Shops, halls and yard infrastructure, for layout planning and equipment moves.
What software does the data work with?
Major CAD, plant and marine design platforms. Tell us your workflow and we match the deliverable to it.
How do we start?
Call (519) 766-5885 or (386) 585-2110, or use the contact page, and we will scope the vessel or facility with you.