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

VSRA and VSRF Board of Directors Hail and Farewell

The 2014-2015 VSRA and VSRF Board of Directors were voted in at the October 21, 2014, VSRA General Membership Luncheon meeting.  

9th Annual LEGO Competition!

Finalists at the 2014 LEGO Competition

The 9th Annual Ship Repair Industry Awareness LEGO Competition has officially launched! Just as we have in past years, this year we will need volunteers to serve as technical advisors and judges. We also need Sponsors for this event! This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and represent your company!

Congressman J. Randy Forbes on Defense

Mr. Forbes asked the VSRA and all of our members to continue to be involved in keeping members of Congress fully informed of the impact of budget cuts on our industry and the region’s economy.  

Congressman Randy Forbes Speaks at the October General Membership Luncheon

Congressman Randy Forbes listens to a question at the October General Membership Luncheon

Congressman J. Randy Forbes addressed VSRA members at the General Membership Luncheon held on October 21, 2014. Congressman Forbes has served on the House Armed Services Committee for the past 13 years and is currently Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee.

2014 - 2015 Career and Industry Days!

Terry Stead of Tecnico Volunteers at a Career Day

VSRA needs volunteers for Career Day events. Come and share your work knowledge!

19th Annual VSRA Safety & Health Seminar Thank you!

19th Annual Safety & Health Seminar a huge success!  Over "244" were in attendance.

VSRA Restructure of Luncheon Fees Schedule in 2015

The VSRA Board of Directors has approved combining the four quarterly General Membership Luncheon fees as a part of the annual membership dues to ease administrative requirements on member companies and the VSRA staff. 

Training Events

07.10.26
DC Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Repair (July 10)

07.13.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 13 - July 14)

07.15.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 15 - July 16)

07.17.26
Advanced DC Electrical Systems Diagnosis (July 17)

07.17.26
Introduction to Electrical Meters (July 17)

07.20.26
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 20-21)

07.20.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 20 - July 21)

07.22.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 22 - July 23)

07.24.26
Intermediate use of Electrical Meters (July 24)

07.27.26
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 27- 28)

07.27.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 27 - July 28)

07.29.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 29 - July 30)

07.29.26
Leadership Course (July 29-31)

08.03.26
Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) Installation, Repair and Inspection (August 3-7)

08.03.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (August 3 - August 4)

08.05.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (August 5 - August 6)

RECENT NEW VSRA MEMBER COMPANIES

Three new member companies joined VSRA in the month of October, bringing our membership total to 250:

Core Energy Solutions

Eagle Industries

Mackay Marine