SERVICE OVERVIEW
VTS Marine provides diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair service for marine diesel main and auxiliary engines aboard commercial vessels. This service covers the engine and its directly supporting systems — fuel delivery, cooling, and exhaust — as a coordinated scope of work rather than isolated repairs.
Service availability: Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, the Fraser River, and surrounding BC coastal areas, with wider British Columbia and international support available by arrangement. Emergency and priority service is scheduled based on vessel location, technician availability, and operational urgency.
WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR
- Fleet superintendents and technical managers responsible for commercial vessel readiness
- Tugs, workboats, commercial fishing vessels, ferries, and other commercial vessels with diesel main or auxiliary propulsion
- Vessel operators needing a single point of contact for engine, fuel, cooling, and exhaust issues rather than separate contractors for each system
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- On-board diagnostics for main and auxiliary diesel engines
- Fuel system troubleshooting, including contamination diagnostics and filtration assessment
- Cooling system inspection, including heat exchanger and raw water pump evaluation
- Exhaust system inspection for corrosion, restriction, and back-pressure issues
- Service scheduled against the applicable OEM maintenance schedule rather than a generic interval
- Reporting suitable for fleet maintenance records and survey documentation
OUR DIAGNOSTIC & REPAIR APPROACH
Diesel engine problems on commercial vessels are rarely isolated to the engine itself. A rising exhaust temperature, for example, can originate from fuel delivery, cooling, or the engine’s internal condition. Our approach begins with a structured diagnostic pass across the engine and its supporting systems before recommending repair, to avoid replacing parts that are not the actual source of the problem. Repair and inspection timing is guided by the applicable OEM maintenance schedule for the specific engine model rather than a one-size-fits-all interval.
VESSEL SYSTEMS COVERED
RELATED RESOURCES
Why Marine Diesel Engines Overheat (in development)
FAQ
Do you work on both main and auxiliary diesel engines? Yes. Main propulsion and auxiliary diesel engines are diagnosed and serviced using the same structured approach, adjusted for how each engine is loaded and operated.
Can you service engines from any manufacturer? Contact VTS Marine with your engine make and model to confirm service capability for your specific equipment.
Do you follow manufacturer maintenance schedules? Yes. We work from the applicable OEM maintenance schedule for your engine rather than a generic service interval.
CTA
If your commercial vessel’s diesel engine is showing symptoms such as rising exhaust temperature, power loss, or irregular running, contact VTS Marine to schedule a diagnostic evaluation.