Events

Labor Day (VSRA Office is Closed)

The VSRA office is closed today in observance of Labor Day.

Security Committee Meeting

Human Resources Committee Meeting

The speaker for our September 3^rd meeting will be Employment Benefits lawyer Cher Wynkoop, who will present to us on those aspects of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” recently passed by Congress and signed into law by the President that waterfront HR professionals need to know about, particularly as they apply to employee benefit issues.  We hope you’ll be able to join us for this timely presentation on this important new legislation.

Contracts Committee Meeting

VSRF Ship Repair Race Night at Langley Speedway

Join the Ship Repair Community for an evening of racing and networking! Race Night at Langley Speedway will be held on June 14, 2025! Sponsorship Packages are still available - including an opportunity to set up a table to promote your company at the race!

VSRA General Membership Luncheon Meeting

Quality Assurance Committee Meeting

Quality Management Board (QMB) Meeting

Safety and Environmental Committee Meeting

Safety & Health Seminar Planning Committee Meeting

The Safety & Health Planning Committee meets the Third Thursday of every month. The meetings are  held at the VSRA Office, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 5500 (5th Floor East), Norfolk, VA  23510.  We are located in the World Trade Center building.  E-mails will be sent out with links to register to attend the Safety & Health Seminar Planning Committee meetings.

Parking is available in the Town Point Parking Garage on Main Street directly across the street from the World Trade Center building.  Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation.

29th Annual Safety & Health Seminar

VSRA hosts one of the country's most highly regarded maritime-related Safety & Health seminars each year for the benefit of its members and employees. This event is sponsored by the Safety Committee. This is a dynamic day of presentations, activities and networking for employees who ensure their personal safety and those around them.

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Course Prep (September 17-19)

This is perfect for workers who are going to attend the NBPI certification class or who need to retake the course/exam.

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Certification (September 22-26)

VSRA is one of the few organizations authorized to instruct this very specialized course.

Cybersecurity Committee Meeting

Our guest speaker will be Mr. Robert Holt, Vice President of Procurement & Technology for HyVal Industries. Mr. Holt will share his first-hand experience guiding HyVal Industries through the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 process, offering valuable insights into the challenges, strategies, and lessons learned along the way. He will provide practical knowledge for organizations preparing for certification and help us better understand the evolving cybersecurity compliance landscape.

We look forward to an engaging and informative session, and we encourage all members to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn directly from a recent CMMC success story.

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (September 29-30)

The OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry 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) course in a format that specifically addresses the challenges and environmental conditions specific to the shipyards. In addition, shipyard specific regulations and issues are covered in depth. Instructors are authorized by OSHA endorsed certification programs. Cards are issued through the Instructor's certifying body. All book, material and certification costs are covered in the course fee.