Events

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (May 4-5)

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.

Shipboard Cableway Inspection (May 5-7) RESCHEDULED

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.

Security Committee Meeting

This meeting will be in collaboration with the VSRA Cybersecurity Committee.  We will have our own Greg Tomchick from Valor Cybersecurity and David Auth from Hampton Roads Communication Technologies (HRCT) help us understand and simplify cybersecurity for the defense community, how to ensure compliance, protection, and mission readiness.

We're bringing both committees together for a reason: the lines between physical security and cybersecurity are no longer just blurring - they're merging. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements isn't just a checkbox for defense contractors, they are a requirement that are putting contracts and workload at risk.

In this session, you'll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of CMMC - what it is, who it applies to, and why it matters beyond the federal contracting world
• Practical insight into how CMMC aligns with physical security, because access control, facility protection, and personnel security aren't separate conversations
• Shared resources and expertise you can apply directly to your organization's security planning

Whether you're deep in CMMC efforts or just beginning to think about where cyber and physical security intersect, this session is designed to give you real, actionable knowledge delivered by the people living it every day.

The Security Committee will lead the discussion, followed by additional perspective from Cybersecurity Committee leadership.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with clarity.

Cybersecurity Committee Meeting

This meeting will be in collaboration with the VSRA Cybersecurity Committee.  We will have our own Greg Tomchick from Valor Cybersecurity and David Auth from Hampton Roads Communication Technologies (HRCT) help us understand and simplify cybersecurity for the defense community, how to ensure compliance, protection, and mission readiness.

We're bringing both committees together for a reason: the lines between physical security and cybersecurity are no longer just blurring - they're merging. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements isn't just a checkbox for defense contractors, they are a requirement that are putting contracts and workload at risk.

In this session, you'll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of CMMC - what it is, who it applies to, and why it matters beyond the federal contracting world
• Practical insight into how CMMC aligns with physical security, because access control, facility protection, and personnel security aren't separate conversations
• Shared resources and expertise you can apply directly to your organization's security planning

Whether you're deep in CMMC efforts or just beginning to think about where cyber and physical security intersect, this session is designed to give you real, actionable knowledge delivered by the people living it every day.

The Security Committee will lead the discussion, followed by additional perspective from Cybersecurity Committee leadership.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with clarity.

Communications Committee Meeting

Our meeting agenda will cover the following items:

• Brief overview of the draft Communications Plan to ensure we are aligned with the overarching strategy.
• Discussing executable action items and developing committee "Communciations Mini-Plans."
• Strategizing our objectives and committee support needs for the rest of Q2.

Human Resources Committee Meeting

Employment Law attorney Dani Williams will speak to us about what every waterfront employer needs to know about the latest on the use of medical examinations and drug testing, both at the pre-employment stage and for existing employees.  We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a timely and informative presentation.

Quality Management Board (QMB) Meeting

Quality Assurance Committee Meeting

OSHA-VSRA Partnership Meeting

Emergency First Response Certification (May 14)

Emergency First Response training is OSHA approved and internationally accepted.  This course meets the OSHA Guidelines CFR 1910.151 compliance standards for workplace safety.

Contracts Committee Meeting

Please note that the May Contracts Committee meeting has been pushed by one week to Thursday, May 14th.

 Our speaker at the May 14 Contracts Committee Meeting will be Mr. Andrew “Drew” McNulty. Drew is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and brings over 20 years of military experience, including extensive work in requirements development and acquisition planning across the federal contracting lifecycle. Following his military career, Drew transitioned to banking and now serves as Senior Vice President and Government Contracts Lead at M&T Bank. He will discuss lending strategies, credit underwriting, and risk management for government contractors. Although his office is based in Richmond, Drew visits Hampton Roads weekly to work directly with clients in the region.

Safety and Environmental Committee Meeting

Join us for the May SMB/Safety & Environmental Committee meeting, featuring a rare, in-person tour of the MARMC Emergency Operations Center. This exclusive tour will not be offered again anytime soon, and we highly encourage committee members not to miss out on this experience!

CRITICAL - Facility Access Requirements: Seating is strictly limited and base access is required. You MUST RSVP to attend.

All visitors must submit a visit request for access to the MARMC facility. Upon RSVPing, please email the following information to Katie Griffin at KGriffin@VirginiaShipRepair.org IMMEDIATELY to secure your clearance:

• Legal First Name

• Last Name

• Date of Birth

For any questions regarding base access or registration, please contact Katie Griffin at (757) 233-7034. For questions regarding the committee, please reach out to Committee Co-Chairs Jason Kjos and Steve Bulleigh at Safety@VirginiaShipRepair.org.

Emergency First Response Refresher (May 15)

This is a 1/2 a day refresher course from 7:30am to 11:30am. The EFR Refresher course meets OSHA Guidelines 29CFR 1910.151 compliance standards for workplace safety.

Safety & Health Seminar Planning Committee Meeting

The Safety & Health Planning Committee meets the Third Thursday of every month. The meetings are  held at the VSRA Office, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 5500 (5th Floor East), Norfolk, VA  23510.  We are located in the World Trade Center building.  E-mails will be sent out with links to register to attend the Safety & Health Seminar Planning Committee meetings.

Parking is available in the Town Point Parking Garage on Main Street directly across the street from the World Trade Center building.  Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation.

Memorial Day (VSRA Office is Closed)

The VSRA office is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (May 26-27)

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.

Introduction to Electrical Meters (May 29)

This course is under the oversight of Advance Technology Institute (ATI) and upon successful completion attendees will receive a certificate of completion. Students will be familiar with reading and using electrical wiring schematics and diagrams.