Commercial Vessel Haul-Out, Bottom Paint & Sandblasting Vancouver
VTS Marine operates a 200ft by 40ft floating dock near the Surrey port, built to haul out tugboats, workboats, barges, and other commercial vessels for bottom paint, sandblasting, and hull work, or to serve as a dockside work platform when a vessel doesn’t need a full haul-out. Either way, our goal is the same: get you back on the water fast and back to work.
We also handle commercial tug and ship repair services for operators who need engine, transmission, or hull work done alongside a haul-out, so your vessel leaves our dock fully ready for its next job.
Bottom Paint & Antifouling
BC’s saltwater accelerates marine growth and corrosion on any hull that sits in the water year-round. Our team applies commercial-grade antifouling and bottom paint systems suited to steel, aluminum, and fiberglass commercial hulls, helping reduce drag, protect against marine growth, and extend the life of the hull between haul-outs.
Sandblasting & Hull Surface Prep
Before a hull can be repainted, repaired, or welded, old paint, rust, and corrosion need to come off down to bare metal. We sandblast commercial hulls to prepare surfaces for recoating or structural work, giving welders and painters a clean surface that holds up under BC’s working conditions. This work pairs closely with our commercial tug and vessel repair services for operators who need hull, engine, and structural work handled together.
Haul-Out or Dockside — Whichever Your Job Needs
Some jobs need the vessel fully out of the water; others can be handled with the vessel alongside our dock. Our facility near the Surrey port supports both, so we can match the service method to your schedule and the scope of the work.
Fast Turnaround for Emergency Haul-Outs
When a commercial vessel is losing revenue every day it’s out of service, waiting weeks for a shipyard slot isn’t an option. VTS Marine prioritizes quick-turnaround emergency haul-out and bottom work so tugs, workboats, and commercial operators can get back to contracts and tow schedules fast.
Why VTS Marine
This haul-out and bottom-work capability rounds out VTS Marine’s commercial division alongside our mobile mechanical repair service. Our technicians already work on the Detroit Diesel, Cummins, and Caterpillar engines that power most BC tugs and commercial vessels through our engine rebuild services, so we can handle engine, hull, and bottom work under one roof.
Commercial Vessel Haul-Out Vancouver: Frequently Asked Questions
Most commercial vessel haul-out Vancouver jobs at our Surrey port dock take anywhere from a single day for a quick bottom paint touch-up to a few days for full sandblasting and hull work, depending on vessel size and scope.
Do you handle bottom paint and antifouling for tugs and barges?
Yes. We apply commercial-grade antifouling and bottom paint systems suited to steel, aluminum, and fiberglass commercial hulls, following manufacturer specifications and Transport Canada marine safety guidelines.
Can you handle emergency or short-notice haul-outs?
Yes. Our 200ft by 40ft floating dock near the Surrey port is built for fast-turnaround emergency haul-out and bottom work so commercial operators can get back to contracts and tow schedules quickly.
Do I need a full haul-out, or can the work be done dockside?
Not always. Many bottom paint, sandblasting, and hull jobs can be completed with the vessel alongside our dock, without a full haul-out.
