Events

Labor Day (VSRA Office Closed)

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

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (September 3-4)

The OSHA-10 hour 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, ship yard 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.

Human Resources Committee Meeting

The Human Resources Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m., 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.

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.

Contracts Committee Meeting

The Contracts Committee will meet the first Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m., at the VSRA Offices, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 5500 (5th Floor East), Norfolk, VA  23510.  We are located in the World Trade Center building.

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.

Security Committee Meeting

Security Committee Meeting has been moved for September to September 5th. 

Labor Day (VSRA Office Closed)

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

VSRA General Membership Luncheon Meeting

VSRA Board of Directors meetings are held on the odd numbered months. The General Membership Luncheon meetings are held every month.

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Course PREP (September 11-13)

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

Safety and Environmental Committee Meeting

The Safety & Environmental Committee meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of every ODD month at 9:00 a.m. 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.

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.

Safety Management Board (SMB) Meeting

The Safety Management Board (SMB) meets the second Thursday of the odd months 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.

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.

Contracts Seminar: An Insider's View of Mergers & Acquisitions in Ship Repair

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Certification (September 16-20)

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

Quality Management Board (QMB) Meeting

QMB Meeting MOVED from September 10th to September 17th 

Quality Assurance Committee Meeting

Meeting MOVED from September 10th to September 17th. 

Communications Committee Meeting

The Communications Committee meets the 4^th Wednesday of the EVEN months, at 9:30 a.m., 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.

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.

OSHA-VSRA Partnership Meeting

2024 OSHA Partnership Meeting schedule:

1st Quarter: January 24, 2024 (9:00AM-10:30AM)

2nd Quarter: Executive Luncheon, April 9, 2024 (11:30AM-1:00PM) 

3rd Quarter: June 5, 2024 (9:00AM-10:30AM)

4th Quarter: October 23, 2024 (9:00AM-10:30AM)

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (September 23-24)

The OSHA-10 hour 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, ship yard 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.

24th 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.

Cybersecurity Committee Meeting

The Cybersecurity Committee will be meeting the 4th Thursday of the following months: February, March, May, June, September and October  from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 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.

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.

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (Sept 30 - Oct 1)

The OSHA-10 hour 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, ship yard 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.

Introduction to Blueprint Reading & Technical Drawing (Sept 30 - Oct 4)

This course is designed for rising welders, pipefitters, ship-fitters, electricians and workers who need a working knowledge of blueprint technology, symbols and design features specific to ships.