Shipbuilding and ship repair

Ship hull 3D scanning for yards, vessels and ship systems

We digitize vessels, docks and production zones at 1:1 scale with laser scanning so design and repair teams work from as-built geometry rather than outdated drawings.

The approach is especially useful for large and hard-to-reach structures: hull, superstructures, engine rooms, piping, deck and dock areas.

Hull and section geometry control Deformation detection before work starts Safe capture of complex zones Integration into CAD/BIM and production workflows
Ship hull 3D scanning for shipbuilding and ship repair

What the enterprise gets

Digital hull

An accurate 3D model of the hull, sections and structural members for design verification and modernization prep.

Early defect control

Detection of displacements, deformations, corrosion zones and mismatches before cutting, welding and assembly.

Controlled repair

Work and material quantities based on as-built geometry without repeat surveys and dock downtime.

Digital archive

A condition history of the vessel and yard for subsequent repairs, inspections and insurance procedures.

Technologies and production integrations

We combine terrestrial scanning, mobile routes and visual inspection to cover both open deck areas and dense interior spaces of the vessel.

  • TLS and mobile scanning for hulls, slipways, docks and workshops.
  • Photogrammetry for texturing, defect marking and clear work acceptance.
  • Local surveys of critical nodes with higher point cloud density.
  • Comparison of as-built geometry with the design model and issue of deviation maps.
  • Data preparation for section assembly, module mating and pipe-route installation.

Integrations

  • CAD/BIM: Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, IFC workflow.
  • Shipyard production systems and technical control procedures.
  • Report packages for technical supervision, the client and service units.
  • Preparation of a digital base for the next ship repair cycle.

Project stages

1. Technical scoping

We define survey zones, required accuracy and the target deliverable set for shipbuilding or repair tasks.

2. Asset scanning

We digitize the hull, interior compartments, process routes and dock infrastructure.

3. Point cloud processing

We stitch scans, filter noise, align data and form a single coordinate model of the object.

4. Modeling and verification

We build a 3D/CAD/BIM model and compare it with design parameters to record discrepancies.

5. Repair or assembly plan

We prepare quantity takeoffs, operation sequencing and a data package for production execution.

6. Handover and support

We deliver the digital package to the client and update the archive for subsequent operations and modernization cycles.

Delivery formats

  • Point clouds: .e57 .las .laz
  • 3D and engineering models: .ifc .rvt .dwg .obj .fbx
  • Reports: deviation maps, quantity takeoffs, repair area schematics

Practical impact

  • Less downtime from repeat measurements and re-approvals.
  • More accurate mating of sections and installation nodes.
  • Lower risk of errors during repair and modernization.
  • A transparent digital workflow for ship repair and newbuild.