THE COMPANY

Find out more about Digital Dry Dock.

The FOUNDERS:

We are both qualified Naval Architects and Yacht Captains, so we understand the problems faced by ship builders, owners and operators.

We created Digital Dry Dock to provide services that save our clients time and money, important resources that can then be redirected.

We hope that ultimately this will manifest in better boats, safer working environments and accelerated deployment of net-zero marine infrastructure.

Ollie Graffy

Co-Founder

Benjamin Barton

Co-Founder

Our Philosophy

We take great pleasure in helping our clients to become more efficient and to build better boats.

We travel globally, respond quickly and recognise the importance of diligent, accurate reporting and data.

Our services reduce uncertainty and risk, freeing up our clients to focus on the other key elements of their project.

Our Values

STANDARDS

At every stage we adhere to the highest industry standards. Our company’s quality management system lays out the systematic approach we take to learn and grow from everything we do.

 ETHICS

We are helping society transition to a zero-carbon economy by delivery of the latest digital services to our clients. We will provide employment and training to committed hard-working people of any race, religion, gender, sexual-orientation or nationality, without prejudice.

 ENVIRONMENT

We work to a minimum paper use standard throughout all our operations. We supply products and services that help our clients reduce waste and minimise impact on natural systems. 

More About OLLIE

Ollie is co-founder, Managing Director and Lead Surveyor of Digital Dry Dock Ltd. A qualified Naval Architect and member of RINA, he has extensive practical experience in new build and refit for private and commercial vessels. 

Ollie is also a keen offshore and competitive sailor, with instinctive knowledge of what makes a boat work. 

He achieved a University of Plymouth Bachelor of Engineering Marine Technology in 2016, where his final year project was awarded first prize in the RINA – BAE Systems Student Naval Architect Award. 

Ollie then spent three years working with a leading 3D surveying company in the mining and architectural sectors. 

In 2020, Ollie decided to combine his background in naval architecture, love of boats and surveying experience to create Digital Dry Dock. In his spare time, he uses the Digital Dry Dock technology to perfect the hulls of racing yachts. 

More About Ben

Ben is co-founder of Digital Dry Dock. With over ten years of working at sea under his belt, and
membership to RINA, it’s safe to say he knows boats inside-out.
 

Ben’s past experience includes skippering sail and motor yachts up to 30 metres in length,
working as Chief Mate on two large motor yachts and navigating challenging
passages to some of the most remote corners of the world.
 

 

He has a Certificate of Naval Architecture from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and a broad range of
experience in completing major refits. Having spent long periods of time in dry
docks, Ben’s aim is for Digital Dry Dock to significantly reduce refit project
costs and timelines.