3D Laser Scanning & Modeling of a Damaged Tug Boat

The shipyard needed accurate as-built data of a damaged tug boat before initiating repair and retrofit works.

Existing drawings were either unavailable or outdated, while manual measurement methods were:

• Time-consuming
• Inaccurate in deformed areas
• High-risk for personnel

A reliable and fast way to capture the vessel’s true condition was critical to avoid costly errors and delays.

• Deployed high-resolution 3D laser scanning across the stern and propeller area
• Captured millions of measurement points representing the vessel’s real geometry
• Processed and registered scans into a unified 3D digital model
• Delivered engineering-ready 3D data for immediate use in repair and design workflows

• Millimeter Accuracy
• Delivered a precise digital representation of the damaged structure
• Faster Project Start
  Enabled engineering teams to begin design work immediately
• Cost Reduction
  Minimized rework and avoided errors caused by inaccurate measurements
• Risk Mitigation
  Eliminated unsafe and unreliable manual measurement processes
• Long-Term Value
  Created a digital asset for future maintenance, upgrades, and documentation

3D laser scanning provided the shipyard with a reliable digital foundation for decision-making, allowing teams to move forward with confidence.

The project demonstrates how accurate 3D data helps organizations:

• Reduce risk
• Save time
• Control costs
• Improve overall project efficiency