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# VTS Marine: VTS Marine is a Vancouver and Richmond, BC based commercial and pleasure craft marine repair company specializing in tug boat and ship repair, engine and transmission service, haul-outs, and mobile marine mechanic services across the Lower Mainland.

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## Posts
- [New: Commercial Vessel Haul-Out, Bottom Paint & Sandblasting Now Available Near Surrey](https://vtsmarine.ca/bottom-paint-sandblasting-vancouver/): VTS Marine's bottom paint and sandblasting Vancouver service is now available at our Surrey-area facility. As part of our commercial services expansion, VTS Marine is excited to highlight a capability that a lot of operators have been asking us about: full commercial vessel haul-out, bottom paint, and sandblasting service at our facility near the Surrey port, built around a 200-foot by 40-foot floating dock.
- [VTS Marine Expands to Commercial Vessel Services: Tug Boat Repair, Commercial Vessel Repair & Marine Transmission Service](https://vtsmarine.ca/commercial-vessel-repair-vancouver/): Looking for commercial vessel repair Vancouver operators can count on for fast turnaround? For years VTS Marine has been known as a go-to shop for recreational boat owners across Vancouver, but the skills that go into rebuilding a yacht engine or diagnosing a stubborn electrical fault translate directly to the commercial side of the industry -- and that's exactly where we're expanding. We're proud to announce that VTS Marine now offers dedicated tug boat services, tug boat repair, commercial vessel repair, and marine transmission service for operators throughout the Vancouver area.
- [Vancouver’s Trusted Marine Engine Experts: Mercury, Volvo Penta, MTU, Caterpillar, Cummins, Yamaha, Yanmar & Detroit Diesel](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-engine-repair-vancouver/): For marine engine repair Vancouver boat and yacht owners can rely on, VTS Marine is the shop most operators call first. Choosing who works on your vessel's engine isn't a decision boat owners take lightly, and at VTS Marine we've built our reputation in the Vancouver area by becoming the technicians other shops call when a job gets complicated. Over the years we've focused our training and parts inventory around the brands that power the majority of boats, yachts, and workboats in our waters: Mercury, Volvo Penta, MTU, Caterpillar, Cummins, Yamaha, Yanmar, and Detroit Diesel.

## Pages
- [Washington Service Hub — VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/vts-marine-washington-seattle/): WASHINGTON SERVICE HUB
- [Seakeeper Stabilizer Installation Seattle & Washington](https://vtsmarine.ca/seakeeper-installation-seattle-washington/): SEAKEEPER INSTALLATION
- [Marine Engine Rebuild Service — Seattle & Washington](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-engine-rebuild-seattle-washington/): MARINE ENGINE REBUILD
- [Mobile Marine Mechanic Vancouver Island | Nanaimo & Victoria | VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/mobile-marine-mechanic-vancouver-island/): Looking for a mobile marine mechanic Vancouver Island boat owners can rely on? VTS Marine now brings certified boat repair and maintenance service to Nanaimo, Victoria, and marinas across the Island. Our technicians travel from our Vancouver base to work on your vessel at your dock, saving you the cost and hassle of a haul-out.
- [Rolls-Royce Propulsion Systems](https://vtsmarine.ca/rolls-royce-propulsion-systems/): VTS Marine provides commercial inspection, diagnostic, and repair support for Rolls-Royce marine propulsion systems aboard tugs, workboats, and commercial vessels operating in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and coastal British Columbia. Our work covers the main engine and its supporting propulsion train — fuel delivery, cooling, exhaust, and the mechanical interface to the gearbox and shaftline — with scheduling built around vessel location, technician availability, and operational urgency.
- [Why Choose VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/why-choose-vts-marine/): Fleet superintendents, port engineers, and vessel owners need to know a repair partner can respond quickly, work on the systems their vessels actually run, and communicate clearly throughout a project. Here's how VTS Marine approaches commercial work.
- [International Engineering Support](https://vtsmarine.ca/international-engineering-support/): For fleet operators, ship managers, and commercial vessel owners with projects that exceed local capacity, VTS Marine can coordinate international engineering support while handling logistics, communication, and project oversight from Canada.
- [Partners & Technical Resources](https://vtsmarine.ca/about/partners-technical-resources/): VTS Marine works with select technical partners and equipment manufacturers to extend our capability on commercial and recreational projects, while remaining our customers' single point of contact from start to finish.
- [Brands & Systems We Service](https://vtsmarine.ca/brands-systems-we-service/): VTS Marine services a range of established marine engine, machinery, and equipment brands across commercial and recreational vessels. This list reflects brands and systems currently serviced, and will be updated as new relationships are added.
- [Commercial Marine Electrical Service](https://vtsmarine.ca/commercial-marine-electrical-service/): VTS Marine provides diagnostic and repair service for commercial vessel electrical systems, covering batteries, charging, distribution, and related faults that affect vessel readiness and safety.
- [Marine Generator & Auxiliary Machinery Service](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-generator-auxiliary-machinery-service/): VTS Marine provides diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair service for marine generators and auxiliary engines aboard commercial vessels, including the load evaluation work needed to confirm a generator is fit for service.
- [Commercial Marine Diesel Engine Service](https://vtsmarine.ca/commercial-marine-diesel-engine-service/): 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.
- [Auxiliary Engines](https://vtsmarine.ca/auxiliary-engines/): VTS Marine provides auxiliary engine repair and diagnostics for commercial vessels operating in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and coastal British Columbia. Our auxiliary engine repair work covers fuel delivery, starting and charging circuits, cooling, mounting and vibration isolation, and control or monitoring wiring, with scheduling built around vessel location, technician availability, and operational urgency.
- [Main Engines](https://vtsmarine.ca/main-engines/): VTS Marine provides commercial main engine repair, inspection, and diagnostic support for tugs, workboats, and commercial fishing vessels operating in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and coastal British Columbia. Our commercial main engine repair work covers fuel delivery systems, cooling circuits, exhaust paths, and turbocharging components, with scheduling built around vessel location, technician availability, and operational urgency.
- [Electrical Systems](https://vtsmarine.ca/electrical-systems/): VTS Marine provides marine electrical system diagnostics and repair for commercial vessels operating in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and coastal British Columbia. Our marine electrical system diagnostics work covers batteries and charging systems, wiring and connections, navigation and monitoring electronics, and shore power connections, with scheduling built around vessel location, technician availability, and operational urgency.
- [Exhaust Systems](https://vtsmarine.ca/exhaust-systems/): Marine exhaust systems, particularly wet exhaust systems that mix raw water with exhaust gas to cool it before discharge, are prone to corrosion at joints and risers, gasket failure, and buildup that increases back pressure over time. Warning signs include unusual exhaust smoke color, increased exhaust noise, water appearing where it shouldn't, visible corrosion or leaks at exhaust joints, and rising back pressure that can affect engine performance if left unaddressed.
- [Cooling Systems](https://vtsmarine.ca/cooling-systems/): Marine cooling systems rely on raw water intake and heat exchangers rather than the radiator systems used in most land-based diesel applications, which introduces failure points not seen in automotive or industrial equipment: strainer and intake blockage, heat exchanger fouling from scale or marine growth, worn impellers, corrosion, and hose or seal degradation from constant exposure to raw water. These issues typically surface as rising temperature readings, coolant or raw water loss, or reduced water flow, and can escalate quickly once an engine is running hot.
- [Fuel Systems](https://vtsmarine.ca/fuel-systems/): VTS Marine provides marine fuel system diagnostics and repair for commercial vessels operating in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and coastal British Columbia. Our marine fuel system diagnostics work covers fuel tanks, fuel lines, filtration, and water separation, addressing contamination, microbial growth, and filter or injector fouling, with scheduling built around vessel location, technician availability, and operational urgency.
- [Marine Generators](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-generators/): Generators cycle on and off with load demand, and on some vessels run nearly continuously to support hotel loads, meaning they accumulate significant run-hours even when the vessel itself isn't underway. Bearing wear, winding insulation degradation, voltage regulator drift, and cooling-related fouling are common wear patterns over a generator's service life. Voltage fluctuation, unusual noise, overheating, and frequent breaker trips are all signs that a generator needs evaluation before it fails under load. A generator that starts reliably is often assumed to be in good condition, but starting performance and load performance are different things — only load testing confirms the second.
- [Mobile Marine Mechanic North Vancouver | VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/mobile-marine-mechanic-north-vancouver-vts-marine/): Our team understands the tidal currents and marine traffic patterns of the Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm, and we schedule mobile visits efficiently across North Vancouver's marinas and private docks. Whether you're berthed near the Lonsdale waterfront or further along the North Shore, we aim to get a qualified marine mechanic to your boat quickly, with the parts and tools needed to finish the job in one visit whenever possible.
- [Reed Point Marina Mobile Marine Mechanic | VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/reed-point-marina-mobile-marine-mechanic-vts-marine/): Serving the Tri-Cities and Burrard Inlet means understanding the specific mix of sail and power vessels based at Reed Point Marina. Our mobile technicians come equipped to handle both, aiming to complete most jobs during a single dockside visit.
- [Marine Services False Creek Vancouver | VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-services-false-creek-vancouver-vts-marine/): False Creek is one of Vancouver's busiest stretches of water for pleasure craft, houseboats, and small marinas, running from Granville Island to the Cambie and Burrard bridges. VTS Marine provides mobile marine mechanic and maintenance services to boat owners moored anywhere along False Creek.
- [Shelter Island Boatyard & Marina Mobile Mechanic | VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/shelter-island-boatyard-marina-mobile-mechanic-vts-marine/): Shelter Island Boatyard & Marina, on the Fraser River in Richmond, is a well-known hub for boat storage, haul-outs, and moorage in the Lower Mainland. VTS Marine provides mobile mechanic and maintenance services to boat owners based at Shelter Island, bringing repairs directly to your boat whether it's in the water or on the hard.
- [Marine Services Coal Harbour Vancouver | VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-services-coal-harbour-vancouver-vts-marine/): Coal Harbour is home to some of Vancouver's most prestigious marinas and yacht moorage, tucked between Stanley Park and the downtown waterfront. VTS Marine provides mobile marine mechanic and maintenance services directly to boats moored in Coal Harbour, so owners don't have to relocate their vessel across the harbour for routine work or repairs.
- [Marine Mechanic Near Royal Vancouver Yacht Club | VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-mechanic-near-royal-vancouver-yacht-club-vts-marine/): VTS Marine is an independent marine service provider offering mobile mechanic and maintenance support to boat owners moored near Royal Vancouver Yacht Club stations, including the Jericho and Coal Harbour waterfront areas. We are not affiliated with the club; we simply serve boat owners in the surrounding waters who need convenient, on-site marine service.
- [Thunderbird Marina Boat Mechanic & Marine Services | VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/thunderbird-marina-boat-mechanic-marine-services-vts-marine/): Thunderbird Marina, tucked into the West Vancouver waterfront, is home to a wide range of pleasure craft and yachts. VTS Marine offers mobile marine mechanic and maintenance services to boat owners moored at Thunderbird Marina, bringing our tools and expertise directly to your slip instead of requiring a haul-out or tow.
- [Skyline Marina Mobile Marine Mechanic | VTS Marine](https://vtsmarine.ca/skyline-marina-mobile-marine-mechanic-vts-marine/): Skyline Marina serves boat owners in the Richmond and Fraser River area, offering moorage for a range of pleasure craft. VTS Marine brings mobile mechanic and maintenance services directly to boat owners at Skyline Marina, so you don't need to move your vessel for routine repairs and servicing.
- [Steveston Harbour Marine Services | Travel Lift & Storage Rates](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-services-steveston-bc/): VTS Marine works out of Steveston Harbour — home to the largest commercial fishing harbour in Canada, on the south arm of the Fraser River in Richmond, BC. Vessel haul-outs are handled through the on-site travel lift, and both dry land storage and moorage are available through the harbour. Below is a quick reference for lift and storage pricing, pulled directly from the harbour and boatyard so you know what to expect before you arrive.
- [Sell Your Boat in Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/sell-your-boat-vancouver/): If you want to sell your boat Vancouver buyers will actually see, you are in the right place. Whether you own a weekend cruiser, a sport fishing boat, or a larger motor yacht, pricing and presenting it correctly makes all the difference between a quick sale and months of sitting unsold at the dock. Start with a free, no-obligation value estimate so you know what your vessel is realistically worth in today's market, then let our team help connect you with qualified buyers, advise on any pre-sale preparation worth doing, and handle the details of getting your boat sale-ready and in front of serious, local buyers.
- [Tug Boat Tire Fenders | VTS Marine Deck Machinery](https://vtsmarine.ca/tug-boat-tire-fenders/): Tug Boat Tire Fenders
- [Marine Winches for Tug Boats | VTS Marine Deck Machinery](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-winches-for-tug-boats/): Marine Winches for Tug Boats
- [Volvo Penta IPS Drive Service & Diagnostics Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/volvo-penta-ips-repair-vancouver/): Volvo Penta IPS repair Vancouver starts with VTS Marine, the area's dedicated specialist for IPS (Inboard Performance System) pod drive service and factory-level diagnostics. As Vancouver's leading Volvo Penta service provider, our technicians inspect, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot IPS drive units using genuine Volvo diagnostic tools, keeping your vessel running at peak performance and fuel efficiency.
- [Commercial Vessel Haul-Out, Bottom Paint & Sandblasting Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/commercial-vessel-haul-out-vancouver/): Commercial vessel haul-out Vancouver is what VTS Marine does best. When a commercial vessel needs to come out of the water, every day on the hard costs you a contract, a tow, or a fish farm servicing window.
- [Privacy Policy](https://vtsmarine.ca/privacy-policy/): We collect the following types of personal information when you interact with us, submit a form on our website, contact us directly, or engage with our services:
- [Commercial Tug & Ship Repair Services](https://vtsmarine.ca/commercial-tug-ship-repair-services/): What commercial marine repair BC operators can count on is exactly what VTS Marine delivers. We are expanding our commercial marine service capability with a purpose-built mobile repair concept designed specifically for tugboats, workboats, barges, fish farm vessels, and commercial operators across British Columbia.
- [Outboard Motor Repair in Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/outboard-motor-repair-vancouver/): Salt air, cold water, and wet winters are hard on outboard motors in Vancouver. After a season on Burrard Inlet or a few months sitting in winter storage, most engines need some attention. Fuel lines get clogged. Spark plugs wear down. Corrosion builds up inside the lower unit where you can't see it.
- [Marine Generator Installation in Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-generator-installation-vancouver/): Boat owners in False Creek and Burrard Inlet need generators made for boats. These generators have special rust-proof parts and closed designs that handle salt spray and wet conditions. Vancouver's rainy weather needs sealed parts and marine wiring that won't fail when wet. Regular home generators rust fast in salt water and break down often. Marine generators have special coatings on metal parts and sealed electrical connections. These units have fans built for tight engine rooms where there's not much space.
- [Boat Engine Repair Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/boat-engine-repair-vancouver/): Boat engines in Vancouver break down from saltwater rust, dirty fuel, and getting too hot. This page talks about fixing inboard and outboard motors. We also cover engine checks and yearly care. Most repairs begin with a free check within one to two days. VTS Marine fixes engines quickly so you can go boating again.
- [Hull Repair Vancouver BC](https://vtsmarine.ca/hull-repair-vancouver-bc/): VTS Marine fixes cracked and damaged boat hulls at our Vancouver shop. We repair fiberglass and aluminum hulls for boats in Coal Harbour, False Creek, and English Bay. Our team fixes hull strength and stops water leaks in 1-3 days. As part of our boat repair services, we check your hull damage for free before we start work.
- [Marine Diesel Engine Repair Vancouver BC](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-diesel-engine-repair-vancouver/): Marine diesel engines run boats in Vancouver all year. They power fishing boats, commercial vessels, and yachts. Salt water, kelp, and wet winters damage these engines. VTS Marine fixes engine problems at your Coal Harbour or False Creek dock. We also work at our Vancouver shop. Quick repairs keep your boat ready for BC's boating season with our boat repair services.
- [Boat Transmission Repair Vancouver BC](https://vtsmarine.ca/boat-transmission-repair-vancouver/): Boat transmission problems can end your boating season fast in Vancouver. Gears that slip, grinding sounds, or slow shifts mean you need help right away. VTS Marine repairs Velvet Drive, ZF Marine, and Hurth transmissions for all types of boats in the Lower Mainland. Call us today to check your transmission at our False Creek shop. Vancouver boat owners choose us because we work fast and fix problems right.
- [Boat Painting Services Vancouver BC](https://vtsmarine.ca/boat-painting-services-vancouver-bc/): Boat owners at Coal Harbour and Mosquito Creek see their boats fade and get chalky after a few summers on the water. Regular paint can't handle Burrard Inlet's salt spray and our summer sun. Marine paint creates a tough shield that car paint or house paint just can't match.
- [Marine Electronics Installation Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-electronics-installation-vancouver/): Vancouver boat owners trust certified technicians for GPS, radar, fish finders, and chart plotters. We install navigation systems, communication equipment, and sensors for sailboats and powerboats. Same-day quotes available. We schedule installations within one week at Vancouver marinas. Our expert boat repair services create waterproof connections that work reliably on Pacific waters.
- [Marine Inverter Installation Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-inverter-installation-vancouver/): Marine Inverter Installation in Vancouver BC: Power Your Boat's Electronics Safely
- [Marine Electrical Installation Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-electrical-installation-vancouver/): Marine Electrical Installation in Vancouver – Safe, Reliable Power Systems for Your Vessel
- [Marine Electrical Repair Vancouver: Expert Boat Electrical Services](https://vtsmarine.ca/marine-electrical-repair-vancouver/): Electrical problems on boats can be incredibly frustrating. One minute everything works fine, and the next your navigation system goes dark or your batteries won't hold a charge. We recently helped a yacht owner at Coal Harbour Marina who was dealing with mysterious power drains that left him stranded multiple times. After several other shops couldn't solve the problem, our team traced the issue to a faulty voltage regulator that was slowly draining his batteries overnight. Within hours, we had him back on the water with complete confidence in his electrical system.
- [Yacht Detailing Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/yacht-detailing-vancouver/): Professional Yacht Detailaing in vancouver
- [Emergency Boat Repair Vancouver](https://vtsmarine.ca/emergency-boat-repair-vancouver/): Fast mobile response for breakdowns & engine failures
- [FiberGlass Boat Repair Vancouver BC](https://vtsmarine.ca/fiberglass-boat-repair-vancouver/): At VTS Marine, fiberglass boat repair encompasses everything from minor gelcoat scratches to major structural hull damage. Whether dealing with stress cracks from normal wear, osmosis blistering, or impact damage that threatens vessel integrity, professional fiberglass restoration ensures boats remain seaworthy and maintain their value.
- [Our Services](https://vtsmarine.ca/services/): What marine repair services Vancouver boat owners rely on starts with our mobile marine mechanic team. We provide complete boat repair and maintenance services at your dock or marina, bringing the shop to you. This saves time and removes the need for costly haul-outs or transportation.