FAQs

Yards often work from their own measurements and assumptions, which may not fully align with your engineering intent or risk tolerance. When you enter the yard without your own verified scan, you are relying entirely on their interpretation of the space. If clashes or access issues are discovered later, change orders and delays are on your account

Most scanning companies can capture data. Very few understand maritime complexity, yard tolerances, refit risk and engineering workflows. Ataris works backwards from your engineering and yard requirements and scans with project outcomes in mind — not just geometry. That’s the difference between a scan that is simply “usable” and one that actively prevents delays.

We’re rarely the cheapest upfront — and we don’t aim to be. Our clients work on projects where a single design clash, incorrect tie-in, or yard delay can cost more than the entire scan. We price based on accuracy, certainty and project protection. In most cases, a cheaper scan becomes expensive later.

Yes! We do this regularly. In many cases scanning at sea is easier because there is less foot traffic and equipment movement compared to busy yard conditions. We follow established workflows for live vessel environments, coordinating with crew schedules to minimise disruption to operations.

Yes. Most of our scans support either external engineering firms or in-house technical departments. We align our deliverables with the exact format, tolerance and downstream software requirements your teams use — ensuring there are no conversion issues or data gaps after capture.