There have been a lot of changes over the years in the oil industry to say the least.  OEM’s are requiring oil manufacturers to provide lubricants that can withstand the higher temperatures and pressures, lower emissions, extended drain intervals and in certain areas,  lubricants that are environmentally acceptable.  Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL's) are lubricants that are specifically designed and formulated to meet strict environmental regulations and standards (the maritime and shipyard industries).

On Saturday, the U.S. Congress averted a looming government shutdown by passing a 45-day stopgap funding measure. This annual ritual - known as the continuing resolution, or CR - changes the landscape for federal contractors, including the Navy's ship repair industrial base. The 45-day CR brings uncertainty for government suppliers, and it limits the Navy's spending to the levels found in last year's budget.

"A spending bill . . . provides the Navy with the [assurance] that the money is there, and what you'll end up seeing is a lot better execution of that money," Bill Crow of the Virginia Ship Repair Association told local media at a press conference in Norfolk on Monday. 

We are pleased to share the resounding success of the 27th Annual Safety & Health Seminar, held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, Chartway Arena, ODU. This achievement was made possible through the tireless dedication of the 15-member Safety Seminar planning committee. The seminar garnered an impressive attendance of 304 participants.

Two new member companies joined VSRA in the month of September 2023, bringing the membership total to 319. Please join us in welcoming:

AXS Solutions, LLC (Ship Repair Sub-Contractor)
Centrex Technical Sales (Supplier/Service/Other)

The 2023 Contracts Committee Seminar Series is underway! 

Click here to view the Seminar Series flyer

The second seminar, "Cybersecurity and CMMC for Contracts Managers: What When and How?", will take place on Wednesday, November 08 2023 from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Many of the programs and initiatives produced by the Virginia Ship Repair Association & Foundation rely on dedicated volunteers from our membership. Your expertise helps us promote the Ship Repair Industry within the community and inform the future generation of workers about the benefits of a career in ship repair.

The 37th Annual VSRF Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Cypress Point Country Club, 5340 Club Head Road, Virginia Beach, VA  23455.

Virginia Wesleyan University has updated their Online No-Cost offerings:

Virginia Wesleyan University Global Campus offers comprehensive non-degree continuing education courses designed to provide advanced skill sets valued by employers. Because of COVID-19's economic impact on our communities, VWU Global Campus—in partnership with the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development—is offering the following professional development online courses at no cost.