Augmented Surveyor 3D (AGS 3D)
Safer, faster, smarter ship and offshore inspections powered by LiDAR, AI, and 3D modeling
AUGMENTED SURVEYOR 3D - AI-POWERED ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT
Augmented Surveyor 3D (AGS 3D) is Bureau Veritas’ advanced AI-powered asset integrity management system for ships and offshore units. Combining LiDAR surveys, AI corrosion detection, and 3D modeling, it transforms inspection data into actionable intelligence—helping you reduce downtime, improve safety, and strengthen predictive maintenance.
Why traditional inspections hold assets back
The cost of downtime and inconsistent data
Inspections of ballast tanks, cargo holds, and other confined spaces are essential to maintaining structural integrity, yet traditional methods remain slow, costly, and risky. Preparing hazardous areas for entry can lead to days or weeks of dry-dock downtime.
Manual data collection—photos, notes, and unaligned reports—leaves operators with inconsistent inspection records and limited visibility across their fleet. This fragmented data is unreliable and can’t support optimized maintenance planning.
As vessels age and regulations tighten, these inefficiencies turn into significant operational and financial strain. The industry needs a smarter, safer, and more connected approach to asset integrity management.
Safer inspections, superior data, powered by Bureau Veritas
Solving operational pains with reliable, actionable intelligence
AGS 3D replaces manual inspection with an integrated drone-based and AI-driven system that brings clarity to every stage of assessment. Using LiDAR drone surveys and AI corrosion analysis, it detects and maps corrosion, cracks, and thickness loss directly within a 3D digital model of the asset.
Each dataset is validated by Bureau Veritas specialists to meet class standards for accuracy and traceability. All outputs are delivered through the secure BV AGS Viewport platform, where teams can review, compare, and collaborate in real time. The result is actionable insight for predictive maintenance and smarter repair planning.
From drone capture to digital twin
- Capture – Specialized drones survey confined or hazardous areas such as ballast tanks, providing full visual and LiDAR coverage without human entry.
- Analyze – Bureau Veritas algorithms automatically detect corrosion and structural anomalies, generating a precise 3D defect map.
- Collaborate – Results appear in the AGS Viewport dashboard, creating one shared digital twin for ship tanks that supports remote inspection collaboration and long-term monitoring.
Faster, safer, more consistent integrity management
AGS 3D delivers tangible results across inspection, safety, and maintenance performance:
- Cut downtime – Complete inspections in days instead of weeks, minimizing dry-dock costs and lost revenue.
- Eliminate confined-space risk – No need for human entry or gas-free preparation.
- Standardize data – Comparable, traceable results across fleets and inspection cycles.
- Enable predictive maintenance – Identify trends early and plan repairs before failures occur.
- Collaborate securely – All information centralized within Bureau Veritas’ encrypted platform.
Proven expertise in marine digital transformation
With decades of classification experience and a record of maritime innovation, Bureau Veritas supports the shift from manual inspection to digital lifecycle management. The pilot project with TotalEnergies in West Africa was an occasion to demonstrate the precision and efficiency of AGS 3D in real operations.
As part of the Bureau Veritas Digital Classification ecosystem, AGS 3D connects seamlessly with other digital solutions to simplify maintenance and enhance decision-making across the fleet.
Turn inspection data into integrity decisions
Discover how Augmented Surveyor 3D can help you reduce downtime, improve safety, and gain total confidence in your asset integrity management.
