Events

Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) Installation, Repair and Inspection (June 2-6)

This course is under the oversight of HII Technical Solutions and upon successful completion attendees will receive a NAVSEA Cableway Certification card. The cableway program provides NAVSEA Cableway training and certification to students.

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

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.

VSRA General Membership Luncheon Meeting

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Course Prep (June 4-6)

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

Human Resources Committee Meeting

Our speaker will be Timothy Richardt, the Director for Talent Provider Engagement for the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, who will present to us on employee accession and workforce development issues, and how the Workforce Council can best be used as a talent resource for our member companies.

Contracts Committee Meeting

The following topics will be discussed:

Tariffs: The New Trade Paradigm:  If your business imports or exports products, or if you use imported products in your business, the ongoing trade war will affect your bottom line.  Len Fleisig, a partner at Willcox Savage, has been working in the international trade arena for over 40 years.  He will explain how best to deal with the numerous problems that punitive tariffs can cause.  The dollar figures in your contracts are not the end of the story.   

 The Latest On the Military Budget:  Where Congress is now and where it might be heading.  

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Certification (June 9-13)

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

Workforce Development Committee Meeting

This meeting’s topic is 'Training Opportunities for Essential Maritime Trades’. We will present institutions which maintain standards and offer training programs for trade skills deemed essential to the region’s maritime industry.

This meeting will include the following agenda: A Hampton Roads Workforce Council presentation and discussion concerning the regional maritime industry’s current and projected demand for Electricians, Welders, and Coatings Specialists (Marine Blasters and Painters) with a discussion on the regional demand for these trade skills. AMPP (Association for Materials, Protection, and Performance) representatives then will provide a presentation covering AMPP’s ongoing and projected programs, and their efforts to facilitate Coatings training and certification in the Hampton Roads region. This will be followed with a presentation by the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), which will introduce the VSRA audience to ATI’s trades training programs, to include Marine Electrician, Marine Welder, Diesel Mechanic, HVAC, and Commercial Driving (CDL training and licensure), all applicable to and needed by the maritime industry. At the conclusion of each presentation and talk, the representatives will field questions and provide answers about Coatings, Marine Electrician, Marine Welder, and other trade skills of which our industry maintains a high demand for ensuring the highest quality and industry leadership in both ship repair and ship building.

Quality Assurance Audit Subcommittee Meeting

Thank you for your attention during the last subcommittee meeting. Your time and effort to review and edit the current audit checklist is greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to discussing the information on the revisions on June 11^th so that we can continue with the review. Please bring all questions and ideas to discuss. Please remember this is to strengthen the port and continue to strengthen our quality.

Also, Luke has been working on the issues that were raised at the last meeting. The following items have been taken care of by Luke and are now live in the system.   

• Luke has fixed - In the QA Audit Database System, in the dropdown under Audits/Findings and then click on the "Download Audits Letters (From Last 24 Months)", only the first Audit Letter populates the header with the Date of Issue, Next Audit Date and Company Name and address. The rest are missing this information.
• Luke has added this: The VSRA QA Audit Subcommittee, Chris Davenport, is requesting for you to provide the identity of the person inputting into the electronic VSRA 2025 Audit Review form. This will be helpful for him and others when they meet to discuss.
• Luke has added this:  Additionally, the Subcommittee is requesting the option to highlight and bold text when making edits to the electronic VSRA 2025 Audit Form.

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!

Juneteenth (Observe) (VSRA Office is Closed)

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (June 24-25)

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.

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.