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From superyacht builders to military fleet operators - specialist digital survey and naval architecture services, deployed wherever you need us.
Yacht
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.
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 can't be taken out of charter
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
View all →Digital twin enabling remote refit planning for a 50m superyacht
Full vessel scan delivered while yacht remained on charter, enabling the refit yard to begin detailed planning 3 months in advance.
Rating certificate optimisation for offshore racing yacht
Precision hull and appendage survey identifying measurement opportunities within class rules, resulting in improved rating.
Lines plan survey for restoration of 1930s gaff cutter
On-location scan of a derelict wooden vessel in a remote Scottish boatyard, producing a complete lines plan for full restoration.
The service was first class - on time, on budget and offered a comprehensive professional service. No doubt we will use Digital Dry Dock again.
Hugo Morgan-Harris - Saunders Morgan-Harris Ltd
Commercial & Military
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
View all →No.3 Dock Gate 3D scan - removal and reinstatement verification
3D scan of dock gates prior to removal, concrete coins for wear and straightness, and heel posts after reinstatement - confirming fit and match.
Fleet-wide digital twin programme for commercial shipping operator
Multi-vessel scan programme delivering a consistent digital twin database accessible by operations teams across multiple territories.
Ballast water treatment system planning - tank volume survey
Accurate internal tank geometry and volume data enabling precise specification and installation planning for a ballast water treatment retrofit.
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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