The Strength
Behind The Fleet

About VSRA

A regional association with 326 Member Companies, our unwavering mission is to support the ship repair industry in Virginia - a vital national security asset.

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OUR FOCUS IS ON

  • Awareness

    Ensuring leaders at all levels understand the importance of our industry.

  • Informing

    Keeping our member companies in the know with industry news and events.

  • committees

    Helping meet rigorous industry standards with master instructors.

  • Developing

    Fostering and growing the next generation of ship repairers.

  • Networking

    Helping companies of all sizes connect and grow their business.

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Look at the Ship Repair Industry: the Unsung Heroes

Our President Bill Crow's heartfelt words shed light on the pivotal role of ship repairers in a world marked by uncertainty and turmoil.

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Training Courses

OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Industry

This course awards the 10-hour certification card and meets all of the mandated regulations for the Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915)
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Introduction to Blueprint Reading & Technical Drawing

This course covers a variety of naval ship drawings which the craftsman or technician is normally required to read and interpret accurately to accomplish work.
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NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Prep

A 3 day prep-course specifically to address exam standards and increase Inspector knowledge for the NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Certification exam.
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NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Certification

VSRA is one of the few organizations authorized to instruct the NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Certification course. NBPI prepares inspectors specifically for work on naval vessels and includes a heavy
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Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) Installation, Repair and Inspection

This training and certification provides students with the safety and knowledge to inspect ship cableways and identify and correct all category 1 & 2 discrepancies
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Emergency First Response Certification

This OSHA approved course is a comprehensive CPR/AED/First Aid Certification course that demonstrates how to initiate emergency care.
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Emergency First Response Refresher

A half-day refresher course for our popular OSHA approved course in CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
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NAVSEA Standard Items for Ship Repairers

This course is specifically designed to build knowledge of Standard Items, how they are developed, how to source and reference them and why they are so critical to Naval Ship Repair work.
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Safety Suggestion Awards

Safety is our number one priority. This Award recognizes excellence in safety innovation by giving a cash prize for suggestions that improve safety conditions, hazard awareness, or safety programs. Any employee of a VSRA Member Company is eligible.
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Virginia Ship Repair Foundation

Recruiting and developing the ship repair workforce was our foundation 40 years ago. Today, the Virginia Ship Repair Foundation (VSRF) is dedicated to finding, training, and retaining the next generation of ship repairers through world-class programs and partnerships.
Learn More about the Virginia Ship Repair Foundation