Our Services
Manage your asset or object intelligently by having every detail to hand, wherever it is in the world. Plan refits, get accurate quotations and estimations for work. Save time, save money.
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VESSEL INFORMATION MODELLING – The ultimate asset management tool. Scroll down for more information.
EXPERT WITNESS
We use naval architecture and advanced measurement technology to document insurance damage or help resolve warranty issues.
STABILITY EXPERT
Using our specialist software we can analyse stability characteristics. Keeping commercial vessels in class.
A complete scanning and draughting solution
Imagine that your vessel is on charter in the Carribean while a European shipyard uses its digital twin to plan the next refit, or that you could start designing and building modifications to a ship before it arrives at your facility.
With our cutting-edge techniques and technology, combined with our extensive industry experience, this is the reality for our clients.
We can survey without disrupting ongoing work, carry out accurate surveys of vessels under scaffold or plastic, and deliver data to remote stakeholders, thoroughly and quickly.
Get the Digital Dry Dock team on your project and start reducing timescales and spend.
VIM/digital twin
We can accurately depict the geometry of any vessel or marine asset. This often starts as a full laser scan survey or design model. Information about the asset can be attached to the model to create a ‘digital twin’ or 3D database.
Layers of information that can make up a digital twin include: Point cloud, images, 2D/3D CAD, Audio(Voice notes), Video, Text and Weblinks.
An accurate and up to date ‘digital twin’, is the ultimate asset management tool. Some of the many possible uses include:
- Reverse engineering of complex components, CNC/CAM drawings. Whilst the vessel is still in service.
- Retrofit planning(Exhaust scrubbers, Ballast water treatment systems, Wind wings)
- Refit planning(Heavy equipment relocation, Engine replacement)
- To assist paint contractors estimating quantities, plus mapping of work areas and amounts(especially useful for filler application).
Expert Witness
Our naval architecture and advanced measurement technology can document insurance damage, or help resolve a warranty issue.
Fast worldwide response with a tailored tool box to accurately measure, depict and quantify damage or resolve legal disputes.
Findings can be shown in a concise report or as a set of 2D or 3D drawings and images.
Hull Lines and Stability Expert
Detailed 3D hull measurement with a 3d laser scanner.
Draughting of a lines plan in 2D or 3D.
Translation of data into a format suitable for a computer-generated stability model.
PIT STOP – PERFORMANCE SAILBOAT TUNING
Get detailed analysis of performance yacht hull, appendages, performance surfaces and rigs.
Owners and crew can gain a unique insight to the characteristics of their race yacht. We have practical and theoretical experience.
Useful for those wishing to compare yachts within a class or suggest performance enhancing modifications. For example, we can check rig symmetry, find the source of weather helm, provide a beautiful half model, or help to optimise a rating certificate.
CAD Wizard
Well-priced backroom support for draughting services .
We offer a full range of CAD formats with fast turnaround.
Our experience means we can turn complex point cloud information into usable and organised drawings. Options include 2D draughting and templating, 3D modelling and reverse engineering.
Interior Fit-out
We provide an interior refit drafting package.
This involves scanning a vessel’s bare interior spaces and producing accurate 3D CAD models or 2D CAD drawings.
The results allow you to maximise the ‘net space’ of the interior.
We achieve this by planing cable tray, pipe and services routing beforehand to minimise the space that they take up.
Classic Boats
We take great pride in helping classic boat enthusiasts restore and care for these important vessels, which form part of our nautical heritage.
We will gladly venture to remote corners of the coastline to scan derelict wooden vessels to produce a set of lines plans that can assist in a restoration project or with the build of a replica.
Marine Facility Structures
We can scan docks, quays, shipyards, sills and tide gates.
If your marine facility needs maintenance or modification then we can help streamline the process.
Component Machining & Reverse Engineering
Using our state of the art laser scanning technology, we are able to scan complex parts, create precise 3D CAD models and work with our trusted CNC machinist subcontractors to create fit for purpose components in short notice. This process is also available to create components which are no longer manufactured.
Tank Scanning and Scanning for Ballast Water Treatment Systems
Digital Dry Dock have refined techniques for scanning in confined spaces such as ship tanks. We have experienced personnel trained in confined space entry and safe working practices.
We can quickly and accurately provide actual tank volume measurement and tank internal surface area in square meters.
