Digital Dry Dock

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From superyacht builders to military fleet operators - specialist digital survey and naval architecture services, deployed wherever you need us.

Superyachts, performance yachts & classic vessels.

From Heesen-level superyacht builders requiring precise dimensional data for refit planning, to race teams chasing rating certificates and classic owners restoring irreplaceable wooden hulls - we provide the technical depth that complex yacht projects demand.

Yacht Services

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Refit & Restoration

Complete dimensional survey of any vessel, enabling a shipyard anywhere in the world to plan a refit while the yacht remains on charter. Reduce dock time, reduce cost.

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Performance Optimisation & Rating Certificates

Detailed analysis of race yacht hulls, appendages, performance surfaces and rigs. Practical and theoretical expertise to find gains and validate rating certificates.

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Interior Fit-out

Scan bare interior spaces and produce precise 3D CAD models or 2D drawings. Maximise net usable space before a single component is built.

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Hull & Stability Assessment

Detailed hull measurement with 3D laser scanner, lines plan draughting, and stability model generation. Keeping commercial yachts in class and operators compliant.

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What's included

  • Full 3D laser scan survey of vessel
  • Digital twin creation for remote refit planning
  • CAD model delivery in all major formats
  • Paint contractor quantity & mapping data
  • Equipment relocation and heavy equipment planning
  • Exhaust scrubber / ballast water system retrofits

Best suited for

  • Superyacht builders & refit yards
  • Fleet owners planning ahead of scheduled maintenance
  • Vessels in service that cannot be taken out of charter

What's included

  • Hull and appendage precision scan
  • Rig symmetry analysis
  • Weather helm source identification
  • Rating certificate measurement & optimisation
  • Class comparison surveys
  • Performance surface documentation

Deliverables

  • Half model visualisation
  • 2D / 3D drawings
  • Optimisation report
  • Certificate measurement data

What's included

  • Interior space laser scan survey
  • 3D CAD model or 2D drawings of internal geometry
  • Cable tray, pipe & services routing plan
  • Net space maximisation analysis
  • Remote delivery to fit-out designers

Best suited for

  • Superyacht interior designers
  • Refit yards managing complex fit-out
  • New build design coordination

What's included

  • Detailed 3D hull measurement
  • Lines plan draughting in 2D or 3D
  • Stability model data translation
  • Computer-generated stability analysis
  • Coding compliance assessment

Deliverables

  • Lines plan drawings
  • Stability booklet data
  • Class submission package
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Classic Yacht & Traditional CAD

Specialist survey and draughting for classic and traditional vessels. We will travel to remote locations to scan derelict wooden hulls and produce restoration-quality plans.

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What's included

  • On-location hull scan (including remote sites)
  • Lines plans for restoration or replica build
  • Traditional CAD draughting in period style
  • Heritage documentation

Best suited for

  • Classic yacht owners & enthusiasts
  • Heritage organisations
  • Replica build projects

Yacht Case Studies

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Fleet operators, shipyards & defence.

Managing large vessel fleets or complex marine facilities demands precision data at scale. We provide asset inspection, digital twin management, confined space survey and component reverse engineering services to the commercial shipping and defence sectors worldwide.

Commercial & Military Services

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Asset Inspection & Digital Twin Management

Create and maintain an accurate digital twin of any vessel or marine asset. Attach layers of data - point cloud, 2D/3D CAD, images, documents - and access it from anywhere in the world.

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Tank Scanning & Confined Space Survey

Refined techniques for scanning in confined spaces such as ship tanks. Trained confined space entry and safe working practice personnel. Accurate tank volume and internal surface area.

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Marine Facilities

Survey of docks, quays, shipyards, sills and tide gates. If your marine facility needs maintenance or modification, we can streamline the whole process.

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04

Component Machining & Reverse Engineering

Scan complex parts, create precise 3D CAD models and work with trusted CNC machinist partners to produce fit-for-purpose components at short notice - including obsolete parts no longer in manufacture.

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What's included

  • Full vessel or asset laser scan survey
  • Digital twin creation & data structuring
  • Multi-layer data attachment (CAD, images, video, documents)
  • Cloud-based platform access for remote stakeholders
  • Ongoing update and maintenance service available
  • Reverse engineering of complex components

Applications

  • Fleet-wide asset management
  • Retrofit and refit pre-planning
  • Insurance & warranty documentation
  • Procurement & spares management

What's included

  • Confined space entry - trained & certificated personnel
  • Full internal tank scan
  • Actual tank volume measurement
  • Internal surface area in m²
  • Ballast water treatment system planning data
  • Corrosion & structural documentation

Best suited for

  • Commercial fleet operators
  • Ballast water treatment system installers
  • Drydock and inspection teams

What's included

  • Dock and quayside survey
  • Sill and tide gate measurement
  • Shipyard facility scan and modelling
  • Structural condition documentation
  • As-built drawing production

Clients include

  • Commercial shipyards
  • Port authorities
  • Naval facilities
  • Offshore terminals

What's included

  • Precision scan of existing component
  • 3D CAD model creation
  • CNC/CAM drawing production
  • Trusted machinist partner coordination
  • Fit verification and documentation

Best suited for

  • Obsolete component replacement
  • Complex bespoke parts
  • Emergency repair support
  • Fleet standardisation

Commercial Case Studies

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Both Ben and Oliver are very professional in their approach.
There have been many challenging requests over the years, and they always have a solution.
Colin Binny
Project Manager, A&P Falmouth

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