Streamlining Maritime Engineering with Reality Capture

When it comes to upgrading critical ship systems like Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS), there is no room for error. This photo captures GTEC3D’s maritime scanning services in action along the Great Mississippi River in New Orleans.
Operating in the complex, high-vibration environment of a ship’s engine room, our team uses the Leica RTC360—a scanner capable of capturing 2 million points per second with millimeter accuracy. By documenting the exact “as-built” piping and structural environment, we provide the digital foundation needed for seamless retrofits.
Alex Murrell of GTEC3D uses a Leica RTC360 laser scanner on a tripod to capture the precise geometry of a ship's engine room for a scrubber (EGCS) addition.

Why 3D Scanning is Essential for BWTS Retrofits

Manual measurements in cramped engine rooms often lead to discrepancies, but 3D laser scanning eliminates these risks:
 
  • Perfect Fit Every Time: Precise point clouds allow for accurate pre-fabrication of piping and components, ensuring they fit perfectly the first time they reach the vessel.
  • Reduced Downtime: High-speed scanning can often be performed without disrupting normal ship operations, allowing vessels to stay on schedule.
  • Clash Detection: Engineers can virtually “place” new equipment into the 3D model to identify potential clashes with existing structures before any physical work begins.
A GTEC3D technician uses a high-precision laser scanner on a vessel along the Mississippi River in New Orleans to capture as-built data for a ballast water replacement system.

Global Expertise, Local Presence

Whether it is scrubber (EGCS) additions or ballast water replacement, GTEC3D mobilizes globally—from the busy ports of New Orleans to maritime hubs in Japan and the US. Our 2025 workflows integrate terrestrial scans with drone data to provide a comprehensive digital twin for any maritime project.
 
Ready to modernize your fleet with precision data?
Contact GTEC3D today for expert reality capture and BIM deliverables.
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