Marine
Accurate 3D documentation of vessels of any size — from custom yachts to naval ships and submarines.
Marine vessels are among the most complex structures in existence — combining intricate hull geometries, dense mechanical systems, and confined interior spaces that are difficult and expensive to access repeatedly. Whether the application is documenting an existing vessel for refit planning, scanning components for reverse engineering and parts reproduction, inspecting precision hardware, or creating an immersive virtual tour of a superyacht for marketing, 3D scanning gives the marine industry accurate, portable, and non-destructive measurement capability that traditional surveying methods simply cannot match.
Persase in action — 3D scanning a marine vessel for hull documentation, refit planning, and component inspection
How Persase Serves Marine
| Service | How marine uses it |
|---|---|
| Large-Scale 3D Scanning | Complete exterior hull capture of vessels of any size — boats, ships, submarines, and yachts scanned in their berth or dry dock to produce accurate 3D geometry of the entire hull for refit planning, damage assessment, and as-built documentation |
| Building & Site Laser Scanning | Dense, colorized point cloud capture of vessel interiors — engine rooms, accommodation spaces, and complex mechanical compartments documented accurately for refit design, systems integration, and space planning without repeated access to the vessel |
| As-Built BIM Models | Scan data from vessel interiors converted into structured 3D models — providing naval architects, refit designers, and systems integrators with an accurate digital reference for planning modifications, new equipment installation, and structural changes |
| Reverse Engineering | Legacy components, custom hardware, and obsolete marine parts with no surviving drawings scanned and rebuilt as accurate CAD models — enabling reproduction, modification, and procurement of replacement parts without starting from scratch |
| Precision Component Scanning | Precision marine hardware — propeller shafts, couplings, custom fittings, and mechanical assemblies — scanned to tight tolerances for dimensional verification, wear analysis, and reverse engineering of critical components |
| Digital Twins | Accurate digital replicas of vessels and marine facilities — giving owners, operators, and maintenance teams a permanent, remotely accessible record of the vessel as built and as modified over time, supporting refit planning and asset management without repeated on-board surveys |
| Matterport Scanning | Photorealistic 3D walkthroughs of yacht and vessel interiors — immersive virtual tours that let potential buyers, charter clients, and refit designers experience the space remotely before visiting in person |
the value
Why 3D Scanning for Marine
Marine vessels present unique measurement challenges that no other industry encounters in quite the same way. Hull geometries are complex, curved, and difficult to measure accurately with traditional tools. Interior spaces are confined, densely packed with systems, and often accessible only through hatches and companionways that make conventional survey work slow and expensive. Original design drawings are frequently unavailable for older vessels, or were never created for one-off custom builds. And the cost of time out of the water — in a dry dock or out of charter service — makes every hour of access to the vessel count. 3D scanning addresses all of these challenges simultaneously: portable scanners work in confined spaces, capture complex curves accurately, and cover large areas quickly — minimizing vessel downtime while maximizing the completeness and accuracy of the data captured.
For refit and modification, accurate hull and interior scan data gives naval architects and refit designers a reliable digital reference for planning new systems, structural changes, and equipment installations — eliminating the costly surprises that arise when work is designed against inaccurate or incomplete drawings. For parts and components, reverse engineering of obsolete or custom marine hardware recreates accurate CAD models from physical parts — enabling reproduction or modification without the cost and delay of starting from scratch. For asset management, digital twins of vessels provide owners and operators with a permanent, accurate record of the vessel as it currently exists — supporting maintenance planning, insurance documentation, and refit scoping without repeated on-board surveys. For sales and charter marketing, Matterport virtual tours of superyachts and charter vessels give prospective buyers and clients an immersive remote experience of the vessel — letting them explore every cabin, saloon, and deck space from anywhere in the world before committing to a viewing or charter.