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 & Health Seminar Planning Committee
• Safety and Environmental Committee
• Safety Management Board (SMB)
• Security Committee
• VSRA Internal Test Committee
• VSRA Training Announcements
• Workforce Development Committee

Contractor Minimum Wage Increased to $10.10

On Wednesday, February 12, 2014, President Obama signed an Executive Order that increases the minimum wage for employees of federal contractors from $7.25 to $10.10. The Executive Order goes into effect on January 1, 2015 and only applies to government contracts awarded after January 1, 2015.

2014 19th Annual VSRA Safety & Health Seminar!

The VSRA 19th Annual Safety & Health Seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - Seating will be limited.

July Lunch Speaker: Paul Grossman, VP VEDP

Paul Grossman Speaks at the General Membership Meeting

Paul H. Grossman, Jr., Vice President of International Trade for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), will be the guest speaker at our July 15th General Membership Luncheon.

Ship Repair Advantage: Virginia Offshore Wind Development

Ship Repair + Off Shore Wind, By Ronald K. Ritter. Read this informative perspective on OSW and what is means to our Members..."After all, I thought, who is going to agree to put hundreds of huge windmills off the coast of Virginia Beach?  But, as I became more aware of the maturity and viability of this technology, I realized that this development was not only possible but, perhaps, integral to the Hampton Roads’ economy."

2014 28th Annual Golf Tournament!

Mark your calendars for the 28th Annual VSRF Golf Tournament! The tournament is FULL but SPONSORSHIPS are still available!

2014 Mini Contract Seminar Series

The 2014 Mini Contract Seminar Series dates have been confirmed! This year there are 5 topics.

Training Events

07.21.25
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 21-22)

07.28.25
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 28-29)

07.30.25
Leadership Course (July 30-August 1)

08.04.25
Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) Installation, Repair and Inspection (August 4-8)

08.11.25
Introduction to Blueprint Reading & Technical Drawing (August 11-15)

RECENT NEW MEMBER COMPANIES

Two new member companies were approved, bringing our membership total to 244:

Harbor Industrial Services

Integrated Video Solutions

Sept. Member Luncheon at FMMS!

For the month of September, 2014, in lieu of our regularly scheduled VSRA General Membership Luncheon Meeting, we will be participating in a joint luncheon meeting with the Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium (FMMS).