Bracewell Marine Group

What Bracewell Marine Group does

Bracewell Marine Group Ltd. is a privately held, independent marine services company headquartered at 170 – 6831 Graybar Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The company operates a one-stop service repair facility serving fishing vessels, tugboats, commercial vessels, and pleasure craft in the Vancouver and surrounding BC area. Service offerings span an in-house machine shop (marine bearings, propeller shafts up to 26 feet, marine winches), a boat yard capable of handling vessels up to 120 feet with a 29-foot beam and 220-ton maximum weight, welding and fabrication in steel and aluminum, mechanical work, repower and refit, new construction in aluminum/fiberglass/steel, media blasting, paintwork, millwork, fibreglass repairs, and Transport Canada Commercial Vessel Inspections (CSI).

The business model is direct-to-consumer and quote-based, with all revenue generated through professional service fees and hardware sales of marine components. Customers — drawn from commercial fishing, tugboat, commercial marine, and recreational segments — reach the company by phone (604-821-1890) or via the company website (bracewellmarine.com), with no third-party channels, resellers, or digital marketplace presence identified. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per engagement. The company employs 51–100 people, has no parent company, no external equity backing, no recorded funding rounds, no disclosed partnerships, and no identifiable digital marketing or social media presence, indicating a traditional, operationally focused regional marine services business. AI/ML and software/digital capabilities are absent from the offering.

Name

Bracewell Marine Group

Legal name

Bracewell Marine Group Ltd.

Website

https://bracewellmarinegroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bracewell Marine Group Ltd. is a private, independent marine services company in Richmond, BC, operating a one-stop boat yard and machine shop that manufactures, repairs, and refits fishing vessels, tugboats, commercial vessels, and pleasure craft for customers in the Vancouver area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Repair and Boat Yard Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Hull, Structure & Steelwork Repair (TLAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hull & Structural Repair (Steel/Aluminum, Plate Renewal, Coatings Prep) (TLAHAMAB), Deck Machinery & Mooring Systems (Winches, Windlasses, Capstans) (IMAJAIAA), Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI)

Keywords

• Marine repair services
• Boat maintenance
• Vessel fabrication
• Machine shop services
• Marine welding

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Marine Repair Services: Fees charged for boat repair, maintenance, and service work including prop and shaft repairs, mechanical services, welding, and fibreglass repairs.
2. Machine Shop Services: Custom machining, marine bearing manufacturing, propeller shaft work, and winch supply/repair/maintenance services.
3. Refit and Repower Services: Mid-life refits, repower projects, and new construction services for vessels in aluminum, fiberglass, or steel.
4. New Construction: New build vessel construction services in aluminum, fiberglass, or steel materials.
5. Marine Parts and Supplies: Sale of marine components including Cutlass Bearings, Prop Shafts, and marine winches.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Bracewell Marine Group Ltd. is a one-stop marine service repair facility in Richmond, BC that manufactures, repairs, and maintains fishing vessels, tugboats, commercial vessels, and pleasure craft. The company provides welding and fabrication (steel and aluminum), machine shop services (including shafts up to 26 feet, bearings, propeller shafts, and marine winches), new construction in aluminum, fiberglass, or steel, mechanical services, repower and refit, media blasting, paintwork, millwork, fiberglass repairs, and Transport Canada (CSI) inspections. The facility can service and refit vessels up to 120 feet with a 29-foot beam and 220-ton maximum weight.

Product overview

Bracewell Marine Group is a one-stop marine service facility offering integrated repair, maintenance, and new construction services. The company operates a fully equipped machine shop (capable of accommodating shafts up to 26 feet) alongside a full-service boat yard that can handle vessels up to 120 feet with a 29-foot beam and 220-ton maximum weight. Core service lines include machine shop services (marine bearings, propeller shafts, marine winches), boat yard operations (repair services, Transport Canada inspections), welding and fabrication (steel and aluminum), new construction (aluminum, fiberglass, or steel builds), mechanical services, repower and refit, and finishing services (media blasting, paintwork, millwork, fiberglass repairs). The company specializes in serving fishing vessels, tugboats, commercial vessels, and pleasure craft, positioning itself as a comprehensive marine service provider combining multiple specialty services under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machine Shop Services Fully equipped machine shop providing precision manufacturing and repair services for marine components, including bearings, propeller shafts (up to 26 feet in length), and marine winches. Targeted at commercial fishing vessels, tugboats, commercial vessels, and pleasure craft requiring precision-machined marine parts.
• Marine Bearings Supply Supply of Cutlass Bearings and other marine bearings for propeller shaft installations, supplied as part of machine shop and repair services. Targeted at vessel owners needing replacement bearings for propulsion systems.
• Propeller Shaft Supply and Repair Supply, machining, fabrication, and repair of prop shafts up to 26 feet in length for commercial and pleasure marine vessels. Targeted at operators needing propeller shaft replacement or repair services.
• Marine Winch Supply, Repair and Maintenance Supply, repair, and maintenance services for marine winches fitted on commercial vessels, tugboats, and pleasure craft. Targeted at operators requiring winch service for fishing, towing, or other marine operations.
• Boat Yard Repair Services Full-service boat yard providing vessel repair services, Transport Canada inspections, and refit capabilities for vessels up to 120 feet with a 29-foot beam and 220-ton maximum weight. Targeted at commercial fishing vessel, tugboat, commercial vessel, and pleasure craft owners requiring in-yard service.
• Welding and Fabricating Professional welding and fabrication services in steel and aluminum for marine applications, performed in-house. Targeted at vessel owners requiring structural repairs, new fabrication, or modification work.
• New Vessel Construction New boat build services in aluminum, fiberglass, or steel materials for fishing vessels, tugboats, commercial vessels, and pleasure craft. Targeted at vessel owners commissioning new-build marine assets.
• Mechanical Services Mechanical repair and maintenance services for marine vessels and equipment, including engine and propulsion system work. Targeted at commercial and pleasure vessel operators needing mechanical support.
• Repower and Refit Engine repowering and mid-life refit services for vessels, including prop and shaft repairs. Targeted at vessel owners mid-life-cycle requiring major mechanical or structural overhaul.
• Media Blasting Surface preparation services using vapor or dry blasting methods for hull cleaning and paint preparation. Targeted at vessel owners preparing for paintwork or maintenance.
• Paintwork Complete paint services ranging from bottom paint application to full vessel repaints. Targeted at vessel owners needing hull and topside finishing work.
• Transport Canada (CSI) Inspections Official Transport Canada Commercial Vessel Inspection (CSI) for fishing vessels, tugboats, and commercial marine equipment. Targeted at commercial vessel owners requiring regulatory compliance certification.
• Millwork Custom woodworking and millwork services for vessel interiors and marine applications. Targeted at vessel owners requiring custom interior fitting or repair work.
• Fiberglass Repairs and Maintenance Fiberglass repair and maintenance services for fiberglass-hulled vessels. Targeted at owners of fiberglass-hulled boats needing hull or structural fiberglass repairs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Kvichak Marine Industries: Seattle-area builder of aluminum workboats, patrol vessels, and passenger ferries with in-house fabrication and outfitting. Comparable to Bracewell's aluminum new construction and refit capabilities for working commercial vessels.
• Conrad Shipyard: Gulf Coast shipbuilder and ship repair yard serving commercial marine operators with steel and aluminum construction, repair, and conversion services. Comparable to Bracewell's mixed-material construction and repair capabilities for commercial marine customers.
• Main Iron Works: Louisiana-based shipyard providing new construction, repair, and conversion services for commercial vessels. Comparable as a regional full-service shipyard offering construction, repair, and refit for working marine fleets.
• Nichols Brothers Boat Builders: Whidbey Island, WA builder of aluminum commercial workboats, ferries, and patrol craft with full fabrication and outfitting services. Comparable to Bracewell's aluminum and steel vessel construction and refit offerings for commercial marine customers.
• Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. Vancouver-based shipyard providing shipbuilding, repair, and conversion services for commercial and working vessels. Directly comparable to Bracewell as a same-region, full-service marine construction and repair yard serving fishing, commercial, and government clients.
• Armstrong Marine: Pacific Northwest aluminum boat builder specializing in custom workboats, patrol vessels, and passenger craft. Comparable to Bracewell's aluminum new build and refit capabilities for commercial and government marine operators.

Regional players

• Foss Maritime: Pacific Northwest operator of tugboats, barges, and marine logistics with shipyard and vessel maintenance services. Comparable as a same-region marine services and tugboat-focused operator, though Foss is much larger and vertically integrated into vessel operation.
• Vancouver Shipyards (Seaspan Marine): Major Vancouver shipyard operated by Seaspan, focused on large newbuilds, refits, and lifecycle sustainment for commercial and government vessels. Comparable as a same-region shipyard providing vessel construction and repair services, though at significantly larger scale than Bracewell.
• Point Hope Maritime: Pacific Northwest marine services company providing vessel maintenance, logistics, and operational support. Comparable as a regional marine services peer addressing commercial vessel operators in the same coastal geography.

Emerging players

• Glosten: Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm supporting commercial, research, and government vessel programs. Comparable to Bracewell as a Pacific Northwest marine services partner supporting vessel construction and refit work, though Glosten focuses on design and engineering rather than physical yard services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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