JULY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
We are pleased to welcome RADM “Dean” Lee, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District as the guest speaker for the July General Membership Meeting. He will update the membership on current issues in the port of Hampton Roads.
Prior to reporting to the Fifth District, his most recent Flag assignment was Commander, Deployable Operations Group, headquartered in Arlington, Va. As the DOG Commander, Rear Admiral Lee directed 27 deployable, specialized force units and more than 3,000 Coast Guard personnel operating in support of response, recovery and defense operations worldwide.
Prior to the DOG, Rear Admiral Lee served as the Chief of Staff at the Seventh District in Miami, FL, where he was promoted to Flag Rank in May 2009. A specialist in Boat Operations and Search and Rescue, Rear Admiral Lee has served in a variety of assignments along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts. The Fifth Coast Guard District is his sixth Command assignment.
Rear Admiral Lee’s prior operational assignments include: Commander, Deployable Operations Group (2009-2010); Commander, Sector North Carolina (2005-2007); Commander, Coast Guard Group Fort Macon (2000-2003); Commander, Group Monterey, California (1995-1997); Commanding Officer, Station Atlantic City, New Jersey (1988-1991); and Assistant Operations Officer at Group St. Petersburg, Florida (1981-1984).
His most noteworthy and personally satisfying staff assignment was as the Chief, Office of Boat Forces at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC from 2003 to 2005. His responsibilities included program management and oversight of the Coast Guard’s 1,800 boats, including the development of operational doctrine, training requirements, and safety parameters related thereto. His duties also included oversight of the National Motor Lifeboat School, the only training facility in the nation specifically dedicated to Heavy Weather boat operations and Surf Training.
Other staff assignments include: Chief of Search and Rescue, 5th Coast Guard District, (1998-2000); Chief of the Atlantic Area Command Center (1997-1998); Branch Chief, Search and Rescue Division, Coast Guard Headquarters (1991-1995), and Instructor, Officer Candidate School in Yorktown, VA (1984-1988).
JUNE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Our guest speaker for the June meeting was Ms. Marjorie Mayfield Jackson, Executive Director, Elizabeth River Project, who provided a valuable update on the Learning Barge, the world’s first Floating Wetland Classroom. It is a 120 by 32 foot mobile education center and is powered by sun and wind. Moored throughout the Elizabeth River, the barge serves as an interactive classroom designed to help students of all ages learn how to take care of the River and its resources – with the ultimate goal of helping to make the river swimmable and fishable by 2020. School field trip opportunities for the 2009-2010 school year sold out, serving more than 6,000 students. VSRA, along with its member companies, is leading the effort to compile a detailed maintenance plan for the barge and has coordinated the assistance of the Association’s members’ Apprentice Programs to provide hands-on maintenance support to the barge’s long term maintenance needs – a “win-win” effort.
Ms. Jackson presented the membership with a wish list to improve the barge. The list includes:
Hurricane Protection System for Classroom Windows
Solar Heating System Assistance
Additional Awnings Needed for Heat Control
Coatings/Logo
Marine Electrical Upgrades
Mooring and Movement
Marine Compatible Alarm System
Marine Safety Equipment
Other Services, such as pro bono assistance with maritime insurance and legal assistance, marking assistance, printing assistance, science lab supplies, and funding sponsors.
Ms. Jackson presented BAE Systems, Earl Industries, Crofton Diving, Colonna’s Shipyard, and VSRA with a plaque as a token of ERP’s appreciation for the support of the Learning Barge.
NO AUGUST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
We will NOT have a General Membership meeting in August. The annual golf tournament on August 17th will replace the General Membership Meeting.
SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING CHANGED
The date and location of the September General Membership Meeting has changed. The meeting will be held SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, in conjunction with the American Society of Naval Engineers’ Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium 2010. Please note that this is the second, not the third, Tuesday of the month. Our guest speaker will be Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations. Please join us to hear our Navy’s leader and participate in the annual meeting during which the members will elect next year’s board members for VSRA and VSRF.
RECENT NEW MEMBER COMPANY
At the June meeting, the Board of Directors approved the membership of Gillman Services, Inc. This brings our total membership to 196 member companies.
GILLMANN SERVICES, INC.
Gillmann Services specializes in providing qualified skilled trades people to commercial, industrial, residential, and marine construction companies. They are dedicated to supplying quality craftsmen on an as-needed basis to help their customers complete their projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Their pledge is to establish lasting relationships with their customers and employees by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member of the Gillmann team. Their motto is, “We work for you”.
For more information, please go to their website at http://www.gillmannservices.com.
VSRA ADOPTS LEARNING BARGE
From mudflats, the newsletter of the Elizabeth River Project.
From tugboat companies to shipyards and department stores, it seems everybody wants the Learning Barge to be sage and sound for the 60 students who come aboard each session.
The ship repair community, especially, has rallied to adopt maintenance of the 120-foot barge, the largest environmental education vessel on the lower Chesapeake Bay.
“The ship repairers are already some of our stars in reducing pollution on the river, so it is extra special to have them care so much about education of the children as well,” said Marjorie Mayfield Jackson, Executive Director, Elizabeth River Project.
After cold weather ended the first field trip season in December, BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair – the largest private yard on the Elizabeth – whisked the Learning Barge away by tug for donated winter storage and fin-tuning, including adding 40,000 pounds of ballast.
Colonna’s Shipyard has pledged to haul out the Learning Barge every two years and paint the bottom – donated services valued at $20,000. Ireland Marine and Crofton Diving have already moved the barge by tug (she has no motor), and Crofton is donating a regular schedule of dive surveys of the bottom. Earl Industries is helping with maintenance painting and other guidance along with PPG and 3M. Matherne Marine Design donated design of the barge hull and is now providing free help with maintenance oversight.
Lowe’s – sponsor of the River Lab aboard – has been donating routing supplies on a monthly basis.
Better still, the association with the maritime community is turning the innovative vessel into “yet another opportunity,” notes Robin Dunbar, Program Manager. Virginia Ship Repair Association plans to use the Learning Barge for apprentice classes.
SAFETY SUGGESTION OF THE QUARTER
Charles Mack of Marine Hydraulics, International, submitted the winning safety suggestion, which was to mark safety loops with photo luminescent tape. Safety loops are designed to help prevent personnel from inadvertently falling into a tank or void. The safety loops are currently painted international orange for easy visibility I lighted conditions. By adding photo luminescent tape to the loops, they will also become visible in the event that there is a loss of lighting in the vicinity of the tanks and voids. This, in turn, will further help to prevent any incidents of employees falling into tanks and voids when there is little to no visible light. Another feature for this idea is that when personnel are evacuating a void that has lost lighting, it will assist them by being able to identify how close they are to the tank exit when they look up and see the photo luminescent tape glowing. Congratulations Charles Mack!
We are always looking to award and share good safety suggestions. Please forward yours to the VSRA office.
2010 ULTIMATE BUILD-A-BOAT CONTEST
BY: Joe Yurso
This is the seventeenth year ASNE Tidewater has sponsored this boat building contest and race. The event is accomplished in conjunction with Harborfest 2010 and Sikaflex 291 a marine caulking compound that has unusual strength properties in water. Each team is given wood and Sikaflex to build their own boats.
This year, we had ten entries. That is 10 teams consisting of two people to design and build the boat on Saturday 12 June. The building period is a contest for the best building time. The boat that wins this portion of the event must complete the race on Sunday. Following construction on Saturday, the teams are permitted (off the clock) to decorate, paint, etc. the craft. One requirement is the boat must have a visible number. This is necessary to assist the judges in calling the race.
Following all of the festivities on Saturday, Sunday is the big event. All Boats must enter the Elizabeth River with the same two people that built the boat on Saturday. The race this year consisted of two heats. Boats one through five in the first heat. They consisted of Madras Marauder Captain Peter Bryan and Chip Finch. This team has been with us since 2005. K’yak Attack Captain Mike D’Amato and Ralph Seutter. This team has been with us since 2003. Know When to Fold’em Captain Mark Anderson and Chris Fuller. This team has been with us since 2005. Banana’s Revenge Captain Andy Walz and Matt Walz. This team has been with us since 2005. Land Share Captain Jon C. Hall and Clay Roberts. This team has been with us 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010. In this first heat, K’yak Attack came in first place.
The second heat consisted of Double Barrel Captain Steve Grafton. They have been with us since 2007. Poseidon Adventure Captain Seth Lucas and Erik Barton. They have been with us since 2007. Crock Rocket Captain Max Natzel and Will Mast. They have been with us since 2008. Hospital Ship Captain Thon Nguyen and Jim Williams. They have participated in 2008 and 2010. Little Italy Captain Pomozzi and James Pomozzi .They have participated in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010. Hospital Ship won this heat and the final run-off heat.
It was a fun event, and the race was well attended by many friends and family of the crews. Unfortunately, Little Italy was the only boat that was not seaworthy.
Although Banana’s Revenge had great difficulty completing the race, they did take the prize for the fastest built ship. They built their boat in five minutes. Most boats take several hours to complete.
Remember the boats are held together exclusively by Sikaflex 291.
HUMAN RESOURCES SEMINAR
The annual Human Resources Seminar is tentatively scheduled for September 29, 2010. The committee will distribute a survey to refine the seminar in order to make it more relevant to more members.
MEGA RUST 2010 RECAP
Mega Rust is an annual event that began in June 2005 and rotates among several locations to reach a broader audience and to best meet the needs of the U.S. Navy. Mega Rust combines five annual meetings and conferences:
• U.S. Navy and Industry Corrosion Technology Exchange, "Rust" Conference
• Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command's Fleet Corrosion Control Forum
• Naval Shipyard Coatings Group Meeting
• USCG Coatings & Corrosion Control Tiger Team Meeting
• U.S. Navy Submarine Preservation Conference
This conference brings together government, military, owners, operators, shipyards, research facilities, and coatings manufacturers and suppliers to discuss issues pertinent to the preservation industry. Its goals include:
• Present the Fleet and industry's needs in areas of preservation
• Highlight new and innovative preservation technologies/methods, successful applications of new products, research and development, preservation of materials, environmentally compliant processes and lessons learned
• Develop and maintain an infrastructure to provide essential feedback loops between the Fleet and industry that will facilitate the transfer of technologies presently available
• Focus on partnership opportunities between the Fleet and industry
• Provide training opportunities to Fleet and industry
In addition to numerous classes and technical sessions, the five-day symposium included addresses from VADM McCoy, RADM Orzalli, and RDML McManamon, and numerous senior executive service members from the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
The following information was presented. Approximately 25% of the Navy’s maintenance budget, or approximately $6 billion, is used to battle corrosion. The Navy has made changes to preservation requirements in an effort to reduce costs, such as single coat paint systems, allowing paint over some flash rust, allowing some pre-construction rust to be painted over, and eliminating some stripe coats. However, the Navy is not seeing cost reductions.
The exhaust from the V-22 and F-35 aircraft prematurely destroy flight deck non-skid. The F-35 exhaust is so hot that it distorts the steel deck under the non-skid. Solutions to these problems are being researched. The Navy is also investigating a single-coat system for potable water tanks. The naval shipyards are conducting a pilot program to automate the reading and recording of surface profile, conductivity, and DFT readings. The Navy is adding billets to ships to allow them to perform ship’s force maintenance and to identify and record additional needs. The RMCs and naval shipyards are providing preservation teams of government and reserve members to the ships and submarines to assist with outstanding preservation issues.
Mega Rust 2011 will be held June 6-9 in the Hampton Roads area.
2010 VSRF GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Bayville Golf Club, 4137 First Colony Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455, www.bayvillegolfclub.com
Applications Available Now!
Join us at the beautiful and challenging Bayville Golf Club in Virginia each, a short distance just off Shore Drive at the site of a spacious 268-acre former dairy farm, open to capricious winds and salt air of the nearby Chesapeake Bay.
Tournament proceeds benefit the Virginia Ship Repair Foundation, an IRS 501(c)(3) Education Foundation, and donations are tax deductible.
Tournament Schedule
10:00-12:30 Registration and Practice Range
11:00 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
“After Golf” Social – Prizes and Awards Presentation
Beverage carts, photos, snacks, goody bags, raffles
Sponsorship Packages Available
The specifics of the sponsorship packages will be available on the APPLICATION FORM when it is posted on Monday, June 15th.
Platinum (2 foursomes included) $5,000
Gold (1 foursome included) $2,500
Silver (2 players included) $1,500
After Golf Social $750
Beverage Cart $750
Lunch Sponsor $600
Hole Sponsor $500
Longest Drive $400
Closest to Pin $400
Registration is now open. All reservations are FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED, so don't wait to apply. We had a waiting list last year.
VSRF GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
Platinum:
1. BAE Systems
2. Earl Industries
Gold:
1. MHI
2. Metro Machine
3. VT Milcom
Silver:
1. Auxiliary Systems
2. International Flooring & Protective Coatings
3. PaR Marine Services
OTHER MEETINGS OF INTEREST
7/27-29/10 – Undersea Human System Integration Symposium 2010 will be held at the Providence Marriott Downtown in Providence, RI. The theme of the UHSI 2010 symposium is, “Getting the Best Through Warfighter System Integration.” UHSI 2010 will be an unclassified open technical symposium for the interdisciplinary exchange among government, academic and industry personnel engaged in the research and development, design and engineering, test and evaluation, construction and life cycle support of naval undersea systems. The goal of UHSI 2010 is to share knowledge, experience and lessons learned and to highlight the cohesive relationship between the systems engineering and Human Systems Integration (HSI) processes in the development of technologies to support the warfighter. The theme and content of this symposium will provide an important forum for HSI professionals to network, exchange ideas and to learn the latest topics regarding critical HSI issues and solutions. The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) will participate. For registration or exhibits information, go to www.navalengineers.org.
8/10-11/10 – The Automation and Controls Symposium 2010 will be held at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee, WI. There will be a special reception at the Harley-Davidson Museum. The ASNE Automation & Controls Symposium 2010 has been established to serve as a forum for the exchange of innovative ideas relating to the automation and integration of naval machinery and ship control systems. The symposium promotes the exchange of ideas and information in a professional engineering environment with attendees from U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Military Sealift Command, industry, and academia. The theme for Automation & Controls Symposium 2010 is “Commonality and Open Architecture for Naval Ship Control Systems.” For registration or exhibits information, go to www.navalengineers.org.
9/13/10 – ASNE FMMS 2010 Golf Tournamentto benefit the ASNE Scholarship Fund. Florida Best Ball, Captain’s Choice at The Signature at West Neck Golf Club, 3100 Arnold Palmer Dr., Virginia Beach, 23456. Shotgun start at 1300, box lunch at noon. Contact Rob Ploeger at rploeger@caci.com (647-0069) or Richard Sobocinski at rsobocinski@colonnaship.com (545-2414, Ext 383).
9/14-15/10 – The Tidewater Section of American Society of Naval Engineers will hold its Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium 2010 at the Virginia Beach Conference Center. Confirmed speakers include Admiral Gary Roughead; Admiral John C. Harvey; VADM Kevin McCoy; RADM Clarke Orzalli and VADM Pete Hekman, USN (Ret.). The Tidewater Section of ASNE is proud to present Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium 2010.
This premier event provides a unique forum for professional growth, business development, networking, and an open exchange of ideas with the brightest minds supporting the ships and craft of the US Navy and US Coast Guard.
For information on registration, exhibits, sponsorships, or the program, go to http://www.asne-tw.org/asne/FMMS10.
9/15/10 – Tidewater Association of Service Contractors will hold their September meeting in conjunction with the ASNE Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium 2010 at the Virginia Beach Conference Center. The invited guest speaker is The Honorable Sean J. Stackley. For information, please go to http://www.tasc-tgic.org.
9/16/10 – The annual JINII Conference will be held at the Virginia Beach Conference Center. Registration information will be available in July.
11/8-10/10 - The 2010 Office of Naval Research Naval Science and Technology Partnership Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. By investing in next-generation technology, ONR pursues the delivery of technological advantages, such as critical equipment, tools and training, to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. ONR collaborates with the brightest minds from around the world to support our current and future force, laying the foundation for many of those partnerships at the ONR Naval Science and Technology (S&T) Partnership Conference.
The purpose of this conference is to:
• Introduce and advance awareness of ONR's S&T strategy and program initiatives
• Present science and technology program challenges and discuss possible technology solutions
• Broaden our science and technology partnership base and explore new ideas with participants
For registration or exhibits information, go to www.navalengineers.org.
COMMITTEE UPDATE
Communications Committee
At the July meeting, the committee met to review the July/August newsletter and discuss the action items from the survey results. The committee meets the second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at QED Systems, Inc. at 4646 N. Witchduck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.
Contracts Committee
At the June meeting, CDR Eric Stump briefed the committee on the hiring of contract specialists (1102’s) and the funding for the backlog of ship’s force work. He will be leaving in September, and his relief is coming from Philadelphia. Joe Yurso briefed the committee on the ASNE Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium. The committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Troutman Sanders conference room, 150 Main Street, 16th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510.
Environmental Committee
The committee met in May. However the minutes have not been posted. The committee meets on odd-numbered months on the second Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the United Coatings Corp. Training Room, 650 Chautauqua Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23707.
Human Resources Committee
At the June meeting, Chris Abel provided an update on the Optima Benefit Option. The committee held a round table discussion on the HR seminar. The committee meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in the Troutman Sanders Conference Room, 150 Main Street, 16th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510.
Quality Assurance Committee
At the June meeting, Ken Edwards discussed QA audits and updating the audit list. He also updated the committee on the QMB meeting. The committee meets the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at Q.E.D. Systems, Inc., 4646 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.
Safety Committee
At the June meeting, the committee discussed the September 30TH Safety Seminar. They also reviewed the cause of fatalities at VT Halter and at a southern Indiana shipyard. The committee meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the United Coatings Corp. Training Room, 650 Chautauqua Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23707.
Security Committee
At the June meeting, the committee was informed that the NCIS Field Office is investigating teams of individuals who are offering free cigarettes in exchange for being able to scan CAC cards. Everyone was warned that their employees should not submit their CAC cards to anyone outside of a government facility because that can compromise PKI certificates and potentially lead to identity theft. The committee meets the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the United Coatings Corp. Conference Room, 650 Chautauqua Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23707.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are pleased to offer the following courses:
First Aid/CPR/AED/Emergency First Responder ½-Day Refresher Training
Location sponsored by United Coatings Corp.
COST: $90.00 VSRA members; $125.00 Non VSRA members
DATES: September 29, October 27, November 17, December 16, 2010, 7:30 am – 11:30 am
LOCATION: United Coatings Corp. Training Room, 650 Chautauqua Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23707
First Aid/CPR/AED/Emergency First Responder Certification
Location sponsored by United Coatings Corp.
COST: $115.00 VSRA members; $150.00 Non VSRA members
DATES: September 28, October 26, November 16, December 15, 2010, 7:30am - 4:30pm
LOCATION: United Coatings Corp. Training Room, 650 Chautauqua Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23707
Emergency First Responders ~ OSHA Approved/Internationally Accepted
*This certification is OSHA-approved/internationally accepted and is a step beyond the Red Cross certification and is more oriented to industrial environments.* This course provides comprehensive instruction in CPR and First Aid, as well as Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, emergency oxygen administration and conscious choking management skills. Upon successful completion of this course, attendees receive a Certification Card.
Senior Supervisor’s Leadership Course
COST: $325.00 VSRA members; $465.00 Non VSRA members
DATES: August 26-27, October 7-8, December 2-3, 2010, 7:30am - 3:30pm
LOCATION: Tecnico Corporation, 831 Industrial Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
This course is designed for supervisors with more than five years of experience. Course learning centers on leadership demands, behavioral management, tracking professional goals, and developing stronger workers through career development and goal setting. The course delivers 16+ hours of lecture, video, hand-on activities, the Kouzes & Posner Leadership Challenge System and text-based assignments over a two-day period. Students spend four hours developing leadership communication patterns using job safety analysis, inspection and investigation scenarios to apply what they learned to real world examples.
Junior Supervisor’s Leadership and Safety Course
Location sponsored by Old Dominion University
COST: $485.00 VSRA members; $575.00 Non VSRA members
DATES: September 3, September 10, September 17, September 24, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19, 2010, 8:00am - 4:00pm
LOCATION: Tecnico Corporation, 831 Industrial Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
This course weaves Leadership and Management applications throughout the National Safety Council course. Supervisors will learn about the labor market, their own leadership and management strengths and how to effect change on the waterfront. Passing students receive the National Safety Council Supervisors Certification. This course will be for 4 weeks, only on Friday. The course dates are Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, and Feb 13 2009. This course is for supervisors with 5 years or less experience.
NAVSEA Standard Items FY10/11 Training
COST: $250.00 VSRA members; $325.00 Non VSRA members
DATES: October 21-22, 2010, 8:00am - 4:00pm
LOCATION: United Coatings Corp. Training Room, 650 Chautauqua Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23707
Standard Items Update uses on-line capabilities along with text copy to overview Standard Items and hone-in on pertinent changes for 2000-2010. After a general overview, the instructor covers the material MOST relevant to the students in class. Little time is wasted in covering areas that students don't need. So, every class is different, but they meet all needs of the students and companies who send them! There are only 15 slots for this course, so please don't delay in signing up those employees who need this training!
NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Prep Course
Location sponsored by Earl Industries
COST: $225.00 VSRA members; $275.00 Non VSRA members
DATES: October 13-15, November 30-December 2, 2010, 8:00am-4:30pm both days
LOCATION: Metropolitan Laboratories, 330 County Street, Suite 200, Portsmouth, VA 23704
This course will review coating documents such as SSPC PA-2, NSTM Chapter 631 and NSTM Chapter 634 for non-skid and others. It will also provide a thorough review of SI 009-32 and applicable sections of 009-04. Recent changes to the NAVSEA NBPI Exam have resulted in lower pass rates. In order to better prepare your workers, VSRA is offering a 1-1/2-day pre-course specifically to address exam standards and increase inspector-level knowledge. Each attendee will receive a current copy of NAVSEA Standard Items 009-32 and 009-04.
NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Training (NBPI)
Sponsored by VSRA and course approved by NAVSEA
COST: $675.00 VSRA members; $850.00 Non VSRA members
DATES: July 12-16, October 25-29, December 6-10, 2010, 7:00am - 5:00pm
LOCATION: MARMC Building LF-18, Norfolk Naval Base
Attendance is limited to 20 applicants. A score of 80% or higher is required to be eligible for the certification. Students passing the exam will receive a four-year certification and a laminated wallet card from SSPC. Test results will come directly from SSPC.
Due to changes with the SSPC, all documents related to this course need to be submitted to the SSPC representative, Jeannine Bodack. Her email address is: bodack@sspc.org, phone: 877-281-7772 x 2204, fax: 412-281-9995. These documents must be submitted two weeks before the first day of class. Please go to the SSPC website http://www.sspc.org to view the current required documents.
NAVSEA Cableway Training and Certification Training
This training is certified by NAVSEA
COST: $725.00 VSRA Members; $845.00 Non-VSRA Members
DATE: August 23-27, November 1-5, 2010, 8:00am – 4:00pm
LOCATION: Earl Industries, 3128 Victory Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23702
Attendance is limited to 20 applicants. This course delivers 35+ hours of lecture, video, hands-on lab work and text-based assignments over a five day period. A score of 70% or higher on the comprehensive exam is required for successful completion. The course covers all NAVSEA requirements and skill sets in depth. Upon successful completion of this course, the attendee will receive a NAVSEA Cableway Certification Card.
Blueprint Reading and Technical Drawing Orientation
Location sponsored by Earl Industries
COST: $375.00 VSRA Members; $475.00 Non-VSRA Members
DATE: September 14-17, 2010, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
LOCATION: TBA
This course is directed to rising welders and shipfitters, or workers who need a familiarity with blueprint terminology, symbols and design features specific to ships. The course provides 28 hours of instruction with take-home activities, 3 quizzes and a final exam. Attendees will receive critical drawing analysis experience, as well as hands-on blueprint activities. For a complete course outline please contact the VSRA office.
Please register on the VSRA website www.virginiashiprepair.org for above seminars. Online registrations are preferred; however, phone reservations can be accommodated. For questions/help registering please call our office at 757-233-7034.
**Please note, you must be logged in to receive the discounted VSRA price for seminars.**
Refund & Cancellation Policy: VSRA offers courses at a greatly reduced rate to our members. Cancellations must be made within 4 business days of the course date to receive full credit contingent on slots being filled. Late cancellations will be given a 50% credit towards future training or 100% if open slot is filled. No-shows WILL BE CHARGED the course fee, and no refunds will be made. Substitutions are welcome; however, please contact the VSRA office as soon as possible. If VSRA has to reschedule or cancel a course, we will work with your company to place employees in a future training course.