MARMC Addresses VSRA at Annual Meeting
September 20, 2006
"New Navy repair official: Drive will be saving cash"
By JON W. GLASS, The Virginian-Pilot
© September 20, 2006 | Last updated 7:28 PM Sep. 19
PORTSMOUTH - The new commander of the Navy's Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center said Tuesday he plans to focus on getting the "best value" for Navy ship-repair dollars.
That will involve working closely with the region's private shipyards to try to drive down the costs of maintenance contracts, Rear Adm. J. Clarke Orzalli told members of the Virginia Ship Repair Association.
"It's all about teamwork and working together," Orzalli said during the association's annual luncheon at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Convention Center.
Orzalli said the Navy is committed to its new multiship, multioption method of awarding maintenance contracts for all its ships - designed to reduce costs and add stability for the industry.
The Navy began issuing the multiship contracts in Hampton Roads about three years ago. Under the awards, a single shipyard takes primary responsibility for maintaining a class of ships, a switch from the old method of awarding contracts one ship at a time.
Orzalli is the first flag officer to lead the regional maintenance center, part of the Navy's move in 2004 to consolidate ship repair operations into seven regional centers. In the new arrangement, the Mid-Atlantic command will be responsible for establishing standard practices, such as contract oversight, that all seven centers will follow.
The 28-year Navy veteran, on the job three weeks, last served in the Pentagon as deputy director of the fleet readiness division. He also served as commander of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and he helped establish the Navy's Northwest Regional Maintenance Center in Bremerton, Wash.
In his new command, Orzalli oversees a military and civilian work force of nearly 3,100 and the maintenance of more than 85 ships in the m id-Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf regions.
Reach Jon W. Glass at (757) 446-2318 or jon.glass@pilotonline.com.
New MARMC Commander to Address VSRA
September 19, 2006
Rear Admiral Clarke Orzalli, Commander of the Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, will be the Guest Speaker for
VSRA's Annual Meeting and General Membership Meeting on
Tuesday, September 19th. The meeting will be held at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel, beginning with lunch at 12:00 noon.
On August 29th, RDML Orzalli relieved CAPT Kevin Taylor as the MARMC Commander. With that transition, he became the first flag officer to command a Navy Regional Maintenance Center. MARMC is the Navy's lead RMC; therefore, the other regional RMC Commanders will now report to Admiral Orzalli. He will address the VSRA membership on his vision of aligning the Navy's RMC's with parallel processes and best practices.
For more information of Rear Admiral Orzalli, you can read
RDML Orzalli's bio.
UPDATE! SSRAC - Preliminary FY-08 NAVSEA Standard Items
September 14, 2006
The
preliminary FY-08 NAVSEA Standard Items, SSRAC-responsible Standard Work Templates, and Appendix 4-E to the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) Volume VII, Chapter 4, have been posted on the
SSRAC Website for review and comment in accordance with SSRAC milestones. Visit the site and follow the links to view the items.
If you do not see the files, "refresh" your browser and try again.
Changes or additions are identified by showing added or changed verbiage in
bold Italics. Deletions are identified by a vertical line in the right-hand margin beside the deletion. New or completely revised SIs are identified by a vertical line in the right-hand margin beside the ITEM NO, DATE, and CATEGORY lines. Note: An item with a
13 JUL 2006 date but no visible changes indicates that the item was reviewed but no changes were made.
These results are PRELIMINARY and are not intended for immediate distribution or invocation.
Please review these products carefully and provide any comments you may have
NLT 15 SEP 2006, using the
2006 FY-08 Standard Items Comment Form (also available on the web site). Comments relating to subjects that were not reviewed by the subcommittees at the 2006 SSRAC Meeting will be deferred for consideration at the 2007 SSRAC Meeting.
Please attach your comment form(s) and e-mail it/them to
linda.mayle@navy.mil or
ssrac@supship.navy.mil.
OSHA Fire Protection Module Posted
September 12, 2006
OSHA has posted the
Fire Protection Module of the Shipyard Employment eTool on the agency's Web site. The tool was development as a product of the SCA-OSHA National Alliance.
Representatives from VSRA members
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair and
Colonna's Shipyard attended a two-day drafting meeting February 8-9 at the OSHA Norfolk, VA Area Offices. At the meetings, industry and regulatory safety professionals discussed possible hazards from shipyard operations and solutions to assist employers and employees in developing an effective fire protection program.
The Shipyard Employment eTool “describes common hazards and possible solutions for tasks performed during shipyard operations.†The webpage contains separate modules in Ship Repair, Ship Breaking, Support Operations and Barge Cleaning.
The Alliance program was initiated by former Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health John Henshaw (2001-2004). While serving as head of OSHA, Henshaw stressed compliance assistance, outreach and education in addition to enforcement. Through his stewardship, OSHA promoted safety and health goals through the development of: (1) alliances and partnership with business, labor and community groups; (2) safety and health recognition programs like the voluntary protection program (VPP) and SHARP; and (3) online interactive training tools, including safety and health information pages.
September 12th Contracts Seminar Canceled
September 11, 2006
It was learned today that the presenter for the September Contracts Seminar, "Financing in the Government Contracts World" would not be able to make the seminar.
This session of the seminar has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date based upon the availability of the presenter.
The remainder of the 2006 Contracts Committee Training Seminars can be found at
2006 Contracts Committee Training Seminars. In particular, the next scheduled seminar is on Tuesday, October 24th - "Internal Investigations: A Coherent Response to DCIS, NCIS, FBI and IG Investigations" by John West of Troutman Sanders, LLP
11th Annual VSRA Health and Safety Seminar
September 11, 2006
This annual event brings in subject matter experts in the fields of maritime and ship repair health and safety. This year's seminar will focus on the
Line Supervisor and
Safety Leadership. The Seminar will take place at the Ted Constant Convocation Center at Old Dominion University in Norfolk.
The keynote address will give you the latest on the new OSHA Standard for Hexavalent Chromium.
Dan Nadeau from Bath Iron Works, a national safety expert, will provide critical information from his shipyard perspective.
The remainder of the day will be devoted to four expertly designed "tracks" where you can follow your specific topics of interest.
Visit the
Event Page for specific schedule information, seminar fees, and registration form.
JINII Action Items Posted
August 23, 2006
The most recent meeting of the Joint Industry Navy Improvement Initiative (JINII) was held July 24th, 2006 in Chesapeake, Virginia.
JINII Action Items (7/24/06) can be found here. They will also be distributed with the meeting minutes.
Additional information may be found on the
JINII Website, and on the
NST Center Website under the JINII tab at the top of the homepage.
RADM George Yount to Address ASNE
August 21, 2006
George Yount retired from the U.S. Navy as Deputy Commander for Ship Design Integration and Engineering, Naval Sea Systems Command, in 2001. He is now the Sector Vice president of Ship Construction for Northrop Grumman Corporation providing oversight of operations in Avondale and Pascagoula. Most recently LPD-17 has been delivered by Northrop Grumman and Hurricane Katrina received by Northrop Grumman.
George will speak at the American Society of Naval Engineers dinner on Wednesday, September 13th. Details of the event and RADM Yount's career can be found on the
ASNE Dinner Announcement (9/13/06). An evening with George Yount promises to be an interesting one.
UPDATE - Governor's Workforce Development Public Meetings
August 17, 2006
Chuck Marsh, a Virginia Ship Reapir Foundation Board Member, participated in the recent public meeting addressing the Commonwealth's Economic and Workforce Development. A total of six public meetings were held throughout the Commonwealth.
The purpose of the meeting was for the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Pat Gottchalk, to gather inputs from the public to be used in developing his near term agenda in these critical areas.
You can find the presentation used by the Secretary at these meetings at
the Secretary's website. Following the presentation, attendees were split into groups to develop recommendations.
A summary of public commentary and suggestions has now been posted on the Secretary's website as well.
Of note, Chuck Marsh is the HR Director of Colonna's Shipyard and Chair's the Governor's Maritime Task Force on Workforce Development.
UPDATE - 80th International Propeller Club Convention in Hampton Roads
August 15, 2006
The Propeller Club of The United States, Port of Norfolk, is honored to host the 80th Annual International Conference and Convention at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, October 10-13, 2006. The theme for our convention is “Building Maritime Momentum: A Rich Tradition Moving Ahead.†I am honored to serve as this year’s Conference Chairman and to invite you to participate in the conference and convention. Specific information can be found on the
Propeller Club, Port of Norfolk website.
It has been more than 25 years since Norfolk has hosted this event and the committee is planning a successful event and warm Virginia welcome for all participants. As we near Virginia’s 400th anniversary of The Jamestown Landing, visitors will be able to observe the state-of-the-art facilities here in Virginia and to participate in a forum that will offer an in-depth look at the latest industry developments and their global impact. The forum will include great panels with knowledgeable speakers and will provide opportunities to meet with partners in the maritime industry and create solutions. Please join us to celebrate the maritime industry and to further our mutual interests for a safe, secure, efficient, and viable maritime industry. Local maritime members should fill out the
Propeller Club Convention Registration Form now to take advantage of special pricing.
In order to make such an event successful, it requires strong support from our maritime partners. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to spotlight your company to many industry leaders and to members of more than eighty national and international clubs that have been invited to attend. Attached is a listing of sponsorship levels and participation details.
We hope you will take this opportunity to sponsor this year’s conference and convention. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you in October.
Sincerely yours,
John F. Reinhart
Conference Chairman