Events

OSHA-VSRA Partnership Meeting

Human Resources Committee Meeting

The speaker for our June 5^th meeting will be Natalie Starks from OSHA.  Ms. Starks will present to us about the OSHA Whistleblower Protection program and how it affects our member companies.  In particular, Ms. Starks will share with our Committee’s members ways to avoid running afoul of the OSHA Whistleblower rules, which are surprisingly broad in their application and can provide a trap for the unwary HR professional who is not aware of them and how they operate.  We hope you can come join us for what is likely to be a very informative session!

Contracts Committee Meeting

We are continuing our presentation series on “How to do Business with” the various Prime Contractors.  Our presenter for this meeting will be Ms. Kathleen Hinton, VP Procurement & Contracts for East Coast Repair & Fabrication.  Kathleen will discuss opportunities for vendors and subcontractors to work with this Prime contractor.

VSRF Ship Repair Race Night at Langley Speedway

Join the Ship Repair Community for an evening of racing and networking! Race Night at Langley Speedway will be held on June 8, 2024! Sponsorship Packages are still available - including an opportunity to set up a table to promote your company at the race!

Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) Installation, Repair and Inspection (June 10-14)

This course is under the oversight of HII Technical Solutions and upon successful completion attendees will receive a NAVSEA Cableway Certification card. The cableway program provides NAVSEA Cableway training and certification to students.

Standard Items (June 10-11)

This is a 2 day course that explains the history and purpose of the NAVSEA Standard Items.

OSHA 5402 Maritime Industry Trainer Update Course (June 11-13) Cancelled

The Outreach Training Program for Maritime Industry Safety and Health, up-to-date OSHA Maritime Standards, and current status as an Authorized Outreach Trainer, the students will be able to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define and explain maritime industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures in accordance with the 29 CFR 1915, 1917, 1918 and 1919 OSHA Maritime Standards as they continue to teach 10- and 30- hour courses. This course is being provided by NRC-WVU OTIEC

Workforce Development Committee Meeting

The meeting’s topic is Women In Skilled Careers (WISC) and the contributions they have made and continue to provide to the Hampton Roads maritime industry. A representative from the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC) will provide a presentation and describe HRWC's role and efforts towards working with and assisting women to train and obtain certifications in the skilled trades associated with our industry. In addition, we will host women with essential trades skills currently employed with Hampton Roads ship repair companies for a panel discussion focused on tradeswomen in the maritime workforce, experiences they've encountered, and the current state of the shipyard environment as it pertains to increasing numbers of females working in the ship building and ship repair industries.  

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (June 17-18)

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.

Juneteenth (Observe) (VSRA Office is Closed)

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (June 25-26)

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.

Communications Committee Meeting

In our upcoming meeting on June 26th, we will focus on outreach efforts, the Newsletter, and VSRA 101. Additionally, Kathy Bryan and Zebedee Hamilton have planned the transition of the committee chair position for June 20th. As a result, Zebedee will be chairing this meeting, and we look forward to his contributions in his new role. We are grateful for Kathy's dedicated service as committee chair and are pleased that she will continue to be an active member of the committee moving forward!

Cybersecurity Committee Meeting

Looking to save time and money on implementing upcoming DoD Cybersecurity Requirements? Join Greg Tomchick, CEO of Norfolk-Based Valor Cybersecurity, as we cover the most common challenges defense contractors face in implementing the NIST SP 800-171/CMMC. Navigating the vast governance and technical options to meet the requirements of CMMC is plaguing many of the businesses in our own backyard. This session will provide a unique perspective to cybersecurity compliance which will provide valuable insight to both technical and non-technical stakeholders including executives, CISOs, in-house counsel, compliance officers, and IT personnel.

Greg is a graduate of Old Dominion University and was recently selected to the Top 40 under 40 alumni for 2024.

We look forward to hosting you at the VSRA office or virtually via Zoom. Register today and please bring your questions.