VSRA

Congratulations to the Junior and Senior Tradespersons of the Year, Gisaun Brothers and Meaghan Parish, both from Colonna's Shipyard! These two excellent tradespersons have gone above and beyond for the industry, helping be the strength behind the fleet.

Is the maritime industry facing a workforce shortage or a workload crisis? In Ep. 05 of Ship Repair Radio, SCA Senior Defense Advisor Kevin Terry breaks down the real challenges of fleet readiness, the Ships for America Act, and Navy budgets. #FleetReadiness #NationalDefense

It was another productive week meeting with stakeholders from across #VA02 and beyond! I met with @Chamber757, @VAShipRepair, representatives from @Humana’s CenterWell Primary Care, and Aaron Frenkel from UVision to discuss strengthening our economy, supporting our maritime workforce, expanding access to healthcare, and advancing innovative technology. Thanks for stopping by…!

RDML Hak shares the story on the USS Gerald R. Ford. This is the definition of maritime responsiveness and dedication! Watch the full episode of Ship Repair Radio on our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast app: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Happy #TradespersonTuesday! 🛠️ Think your past work experience doesn't apply to the maritime industry? Think again. Catch more of Jahlani in Episode 02: "Ship Repair in Your 20's", streaming now! 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/aTaF6dmez4E

"....when we lose 60 here, 80 there, they're not coming back." Watch the full conversation in Episode 01: "Workload vs Workforce" streaming now! 📺 Watch the full episode on #YouTube: youtu.be/XjMglDF6CQE 🎧 Listen on #Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033F5IYE1… #Podcast #ShipRepair

A ready and skilled workforce is wasted when scheduled workload is inconsistent. Catch the full conversation in Episode 01: "Workload vs Workforce" streaming now! 📺 Watch the full episode on #YouTube: youtu.be/XjMglDF6CQE 🎧 Listen on #Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033F5IYE1…

Happy 4th of July! We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our brand-new podcast, Ship Repair Radio. Prefer to listen on the go? Stream the episodes and follow us on your favorite platform! Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033F5IYE1… #NewPodcast #MaritimeIndustry

Happy #NationalSkilledTradesDay! 🛠️⚓️ To the thousands of men and women on the Virginia waterfront: thank you. You are the backbone of our national defense. It’s time to treat the skilled trades as the premier career path it is. #HamptonRoads #SkilledTrades

Big news! The Virginia Ship Repair Association website has a fresh new look and upgraded features. ⚓💻 Explore the new site now at VirginiaShipRepair.org.

Here's a great opportunity for middle school students in Hampton Roads! @VAShipRepair is sponsoring a Ship Repair Industry Awareness Competition using 3D software! Registration deadline is Friday so sign up today: virginiashiprepair.org/VSRFProgram/3/…

Hampton Roads is home to some of the most influential employers in the maritime industry. ➡️ Swipe through to learn about three maritime employers making waves. To discover additional employers in the region, visit maritimejobsva.com/careers.

@VAShipRepair's Safety and Health Seminar, sponsored by Mike Barnum, was a dynamic day of community networking and expert-led presentations focused on industry safety. 🛳️ We’re proud to support an event that sets the standard for safety and excellence in ship repair! ⚓ #VSRA

Great insights and audience participation at first session of @VAShipRepair 29th Annual Safety and Health Seminar. Happy to join fellow @ITA_Intl ITAer @James_N_Stuart #Quality #Safety #Environmental #ITAR #CMMI #CMMC #ShackletonsWay

The line up for @PerformancePOil & @VAShipRepair Race Night is set! Full race day schedule ➡ bit.ly/466w4te @NASCARRegional | September 6th 7pm

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀: Here is the race tire availability for @PerformancePOil & @VAShipRepair Race Night!

Congradulations to Rodney Hanson of Vigor, LLC - MHI Ship Repair & Services for his Safety Suggestion winning idea for Q2 of this year! Larry Ryan nominated him, and the two won cash prizes for their emphasis for promoting safety in the industry!

At our August General Membership Luncheon, we had Congressman Rob Wittman speak. He focused on the necessity of maintaining the fleet, developing a stable workforce, and strategically investing in the domestic shipbuilding and repair capacity to compete on a global scale. pic.x.com/sRkhBhOkoS

Workforce. Workforce. Workforce. Fascinating insights from Rep @RobWittman: Shipbuilding vs. Ship Repair vie for skilled workers at @VAShipRepair General Assembly. A coordinated strategy—boosting training—is key to break the bottleneck. Thoughts? Rename VSRA to VSRSBA? 😎 #USNavy #Shipbuilding #ShipRepair #MaritimeReadiness #MaritimeDominance

VSRA is proud to announce retired RADM John Polowczyk as our incoming new President. "The association and its members are key to our maritime success and I am honored to be a part of this great team." We are grateful to our outgoing president, Bill Crow, for 13 years of service!