At INGEMAR Naval Architects, we started measuring boats and ships with 3D LASER SCANNER technology in 2014, and we currently use 3D laser equipment to take 90% of our measurements.
We have carried out numerous boat and ship scanning jobs, employing this technology on everything from hulls to superstructures and holds, as well as for moulds. The purpose has chiefly been to create 3D models of the current ship and/or refurbished design, or to produce accurate 2D plans.
Figure 1. Printed 2D plan.
2D plans and 3D models
The final products we can offer our clients include 2D plans (figure 1) and 3D models (figure 2). The scans can also serve as the starting point for refurbishment design proposals. Either way, top quality is guaranteed.
Beaching
To take the measurements, the vessel must be beached, properly chocked, dry and dust-free.
The choice of equipment depends on the following factors:
Figure 2. 3D model.