Events

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Course Prep (December 4-6)

This is perfect for workers who are going to attend the NBPI certification class or who need to retake the course/exam.

Human Resources Committee Meeting

Our next HR Committee Meeting will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  Our speaker will be attorney Kristen Vacquera from the Jackson Lewis firm.  Ms. Vacquera will present on how to thoughtfully and effectively conduct an internal workplace misconduct investigation.  We hope you will be able to join us for this session, which should provide valuable take-aways that our members can put to practical use right away.

Contracts Committee Meeting

UPDATE: Due to unavailability of our scheduled presenter, we’ve had to adjust our presentation for this month.  We will use the December meeting as our annual recap of the Committee’s past year and planning session for the upcoming calendar year.  Please join us and contribute your ideas for next year’s presentations to make our committee experience even better.  We also will discuss how to increase participation among our member companies.

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Certification (December 9-13)

VSRA is one of the few organizations authorized to instruct this very specialized course.

VSRA General Membership Luncheon Meeting

Workforce Development Committee Meeting

This meeting’s topic is 'Essential Trade Skills for the Maritime Industry – A Look at Industry’s demand and ongoing efforts to supply critical trade skills for the region’s ship building and ship repair industry. An opening presentation by Tim Richardt and Jackie Rondeau of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC) will introduce attendees to the current and near-future demand and supply status of the essential trade skills throughout the region. Joe Frommelt of the Virginia Ship Repair Association will then present the status and efforts to supply additional skilled tradespersons for the industry via the Marine Trades Training (MTT) program. Additional presentations by regional MTT host-schools will then provide attendees with information regarding ongoing efforts of MTT-host schools which train future tradespersons year-round. At the conclusion of each presentation, representatives will field questions, provide answers, and lead a discussion centered on the current efforts and challenges, and the future expansion of participating schools’ marine trades training programs to help meet the needs of our maritime industry.  

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (December 16-17)

The OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry course awards the 10-Hour certification card and meets all of the mandated regulations for the Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) course in a format that specifically addresses the challenges and environmental conditions specific to the shipyards. In addition, shipyard specific regulations and issues are covered in depth. Instructors are authorized by OSHA endorsed certification programs. Cards are issued through the Instructor's certifying body. All book, material and certification costs are covered in the course fee.

Christmas Eve (Observe) (VSRA Office is Closed)

The VSRA office is closed today for the Christmas holiday.

Christmas Day (VSRA Office is Closed)

The VSRA office is closed today in observance of the Christmas holiday.

New Year's Eve (Observe) (VSRA office closes at noon)

The VSRA office closes at noon today in observance of the New Year's holiday.