Committee Updates

• Communications Committee
• Communications Working Group
• Contracts Committee
• Cybersecurity Committee
• General Membership
• Human Resources Committee
• NSI Review Working Groups
• OSHA-VSRA Partnership
• QMB Welding Process Improvement Working Group
• Quality Assurance Audit Subcommittee
• Quality Assurance Committee
• Quality Assurance ISO-9001-2015 Subcommittee
• Quality Assurance Standard Items Review Subcommittee
• Quality Assurance Welding Consumable Control System Procedure Subcommittee
• Quality Management Board (QMB)
• Safety and Environmental Committee
• Safety Management Board (SMB)
• Security Committee
• VSRA Internal Test Committee
• VSRA Training Announcements
• Workforce Development Committee

VSRA Honors Angelo Costa, VSRA / OSHA Partnership Rep

After 36 years in Government service, Mr. Angelo Costa is now retiring.  Mr. Costa has served the VSRA OSHA Partnership from 2011-2014.

RECENT NEW MEMBER COMPANIES

American Systems Corporation - americansystems.com

Fincantieri Marine Systems, N.A. - fincantieriemarinesystems.com

May 10, 2014 VSRA RACE NIGHT!!!

Join us May 10th for Ship Repair Family Night at Langley Speedway! View the SKY4 TV Ad Here!

April speaker Frank W. Wagner

The guest speaker for the April General Membership Luncheon meeting will be Frank W. Wagner. 

VSRA - FM99 “The Yard” and "The Yard's FORCE" Boat Competition and Appreciation Day

Who will WIN BRAGGING RIGHTS? 2014 "The YARD" and the NEW category! "The Yard's FORCE"? April 12, 2014.

March Presentation: RADM Joseph A. Horn Jr.

In March, Rear Admiral Joseph A. Horn presented “Commonality and Flexibility in Combat Systems” at the general membership luncheon.

RADM Dixon Smith on Transitioning VETS

Driving aboard the Navy base at Sewell’s Point to meet Rear Admiral Dixon Smith, one notices fewer Sailors and the effects of extended deployments, which makes transition plans even more difficult for exiting personnel. RADM Dixon Smith understands the importance of lifelong succes for military and brings energy and experience to the topic of transitioning and hiring veterans.

Are you taking advantage of the FREE VSRA Job Board?

When it comes to ship repair jobs, Virginia is KING! 

VSRA Members, please take advantage of our FREE Job Board by going to http://www.virginiashiprepair.org/Workforce.aspx and posting your job availabilities.

Join VSRA at the Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium (FMMS)

Join the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA), TASC and the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) at the Fleet Maintenace & Modernization Symposium, September 9-10 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Training Events

05.15.25
Emergency First Response Certification (May 15)

05.15.25
Emergency First Response Refresher (May 15)

05.19.25
Introduction to Blueprint Reading & Technical Drawing (May 19-23)

05.27.25
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (May 27-28)

06.02.25
Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) Installation, Repair and Inspection (June 2-6)

06.04.25
NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Course Prep (June 4-6)

06.09.25
NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Certification (June 9-13)

2014 8th Annual Tradesmen Awards - NOW OPEN for Nominations!

Help us recognize the vital role our tradesmen play in ensuring the strength of our Naval  defense. NOMINATE the best in their field! 

Preliminary LEGO Winners (2014)

Mariners

The LEGO preliminary rounds kicked off on March 26th at the Mariners Museum and March 27th at Nauticus. We now have 6 teams (3 from Peninsula & 3 from Southside) that will be competing on April 24th for the top 3 winning spots.

Our finalist teams are:

Southside:

Ruffner Middle School, International Studies at Rosemont and Blair Middle School

Peninsula:

Isle of Wight Academy, Hunter B. Andrews and Trinity Lutheran

VSRA 19th Annual Safety & Health Seminar SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE for the VSRA 19th Annual Safety & Health Seminar scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2014.