Leading Ship Repair Association in the Puget Sound Region

Meeting the needs of the ship repair industry through a unified public/private partnership

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Our Members

View the company profiles of our Master Ship Repair, Alteration and Boat Repair, Associate and Supporting PSSRA Members….

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Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight – Motive Power Marine

Motive Power Marine, LLC Motive Power Marine Division – doing business as Motive Power Marine LLC is a HUBZone certified small business that provides marine vessel maintenance, repair, cleaning, preservation, inspection, and transport services to federal government agencies. Through prime federal contract awards, Motive Power Marine has provided extensive maintenance, repair,…

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Member Spotlight – Precision Analytical Laboratories LLC

Precision Analytical Laboratories is a fully accredited and WA Department of Ecology certified lab and was founded in 2021 to primarily expand the services of the Ship Repair and Maritime laboratory and testing services. We leverage 35 years of front-line experience in environmental compliance and industrial waste treatment and analysis. Our…

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Member Spotlight: Global, A First Flagship

Global – A 1st Flagship Company is a woman-owned small business with a long-standing history of service to the U.S. Navy dating back to 1964. As a trusted prime contractor, Global provides critical marine support and emergency management services worldwide, specializing in the management and maintenance of the Navy’s inactive fleet…

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Member Spotlight – Ameri-Force

The Ameri-Force approach to fulfilling the staffing needs of our clients begins by developing a deep understanding of their company culture, needs, and processes. Our goal is to work in conjunction with in-house hiring teams to provide the most qualified and best-fitting candidates possible.We assign an experienced representative to your account…

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Member Spotlight – Puget Sound Coatings

They been provided painting, coating and surface preparation services for more than 70 years. Serving the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and beyond, we specialize in commercial, industrial and marine projects of all sizes. Industry experts since 1945, we have the experience and know-how to complete any project, no matter its size. Throughout…

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Member Spotlight – Frontline Naval-Marine

The New Frontline Naval-Marine Team has multiple decades of experience providing technical flushing services to the Naval industrial base. We always show up with the right people, the right equipment and are committed to safety, integrity, and ethics. Frontline knows what it takes to complete a successful project on time. They are…

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Member Spotlight – American Scaffold LLC

American Scaffold is an established leader in providing quality scaffold and containment systems that address the most challenging maritime, industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Our comprehensive end-to-end services meet the project needs of a diversified clientele that stretches from America’s eastern seaboard to strategic ports located midway across the Pacific Ocean.Our…

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Member Spotlight – System Inc.

System Inc is a specialty contractor with three divisions. Established in 1963. 1. System Inc Mechanical HVAC design build Infrastructure renewal for process and building environments Duct, exhaust, ventilation installation cleaning and refurbishment HVAC equipment refurbishment, technical replacement and system revisions 2. National Laser Restoration – Laser cleaning service provider providing…

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Member Spotlight – MD Marine Electric

Since its inception in 2000, MD Marine Electric—the cornerstone maritime division of the MD Electric Group—has evolved from a specialized regional provider into a globally recognized leader in marine electrical engineering. Founded by David “Mac” Davey to support the Pacific Northwest’s essential tugboat and fishing fleets, the firm now leverages the synergistic capabilities of its…

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Member Spotlight – DMS America

Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of global marine and energy system leader. They specialize in the integration and lifecycle sustainment of power, propulsion, and maneuvering systems for U.S. government vessels. Their commitment extends beyond the initial design configuration and system integration phase, as they provide comprehensive support…

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Member Spotlight – Sound Testing Inc.

Sound Testing is a locally owned group of NFPA Certified Marine Chemists that have been serving the Maritime Industry since 1979. We are committed to providing you with the best, most flexible 24/7 service at fair prices. With multiple chemists working in the field, you get the short response time you…

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Member Spotlight – Sherwin Williams

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine delivers world-class industry subject matter expertise, unparalleled technical and specification service, and unmatched regional commercial team support to our customers around the globe. Our broad portfolio of high-performance coatings and systems that excel at combating corrosion helps customers achieve smarter, time-tested asset protection. We serve a wide…

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Member Spotlight – Performance Contracting Inc.

Performance Contracting Inc. delivers exceptional services and products to the marine, industrial, commercial, and non-residential sectors, As a top-tier specialty contractor in the United States. Offering a wide range of related services, they establish ourselves as a true “one-stop-shop” contractor, ensuring our customers receive comprehensive solutions tailored to their specific needs….

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Member Spotlight – Jo-Kell

Jo-Kell, Inc. is an electrical distribution, engineering and solutions provider servicing the military, commercial marine and industrial marketplaces for almost forty years. Jo-Kell is a leading supplier of Navy shipboard and high-tech industrial automation products, systems and services. Jo-Kell is a Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, with offices in…

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Member Spotlight: Superior Skilled Trades LLC

Superior Skilled Trades, LLC (also known as SST) was Founded in 2018 in Rockledge, Florida. Veteran-owned and minority-owned business Certified as a VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business) and MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) The Mission is to elevate the standards in skilled trades staffing by delivering qualified, safety-conscious, and dependable professionals who enable…

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Member Spotlight – MARCOM Services LLC

Founded in 2012, MARCOM Services LLC (MSL) is the premier choice for surface preparation and preservation services.For more than a decade, we have provided expert services to all branches of the United States military, Military Sealift Command, and the marine, industrial, and commercial industries. At MSL, we take pride in implementing…

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Member Spotlight – Aerotek

Bringing Great People and Great Organizations Together ©The key to a successful partnership with a staffing agency is to understand all the services they have to offer. Traditionally staffing agencies were used to provide employees on a short-term basis. Today the staffing industry successfully integrates contingent employees into all levels of a…

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Member Spotlight – Elcometer Inc.

For more than sixty years Elcometer has been a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment to the coatings industry.Ever since the first Elcometer gauge was manufactured in 1947, our philosophy has been to provide ‘best in class’ design, quality and service at a competitive price. By…

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Member Spotlight – General Dynamics NASSCO

Excellence, On Time, On BudgetAs the Navy consolidates ship repair contracts – awarding steady work for a number of ships over a period of years to certain yards, the competition for those large projects is getting fierce.Their decades of specialized experience and performance-oriented culture makes us uniquely qualified to compete for,…

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Member Spotlight: Johnson Controls BAS

Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For more than 140 years, they have made buildings better and now there transforming them again with their award-winning digital technologies and services. They’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your…

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Member Spotlight – QED Systems Inc

QED is a highly successful engineering and technical services firm that has proudly supported the U.S. Government, our Nation’s War-fighters and the Maritime Industry since 1969. Our team includes over 500 employees and uses a disciplined engineering and technical approach; established information technology (IT) systems, and highly qualified personnel to develop…

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Member Spotlight – Delphinus Engineering

Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 300 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.A successful graduate of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program, we have evolved into a leading provider of expert services in…

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Member Spotlight – Clarus Fluid Intelligence LLC

Clarus Fluid Intelligence, LLC, (Clarus) has been part of the Naval technical services industry for almost 20 years and is built on the bedrock of excellence, integrity, and ingenuity. These core values are resolute. Armed with these core values, we identify challenges, develop efficient solutions, and cultivate success. Clarus created the Comprehensive…

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Member Spotlight – Sound Resource Group

Sound Resource Group (SRG) is a disabled veteran owned small business providing workforce solutions throughout the Puget Sound region. We pride ourselves on the ability to provide the best skilled trades and craftspeople for any project. We partner with our customers to provide qualified candidates based on their needs. We continue…

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Member Spotlight: NCW

NCW was founded by Steve Wise in 2000 to redefine the way people think about contract staffing. Steve left his role as a sales rep at a large staffing company to form a new firm that put people first. He wanted contract and temporary employees to feel like full-time employees, not…

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Member Spotlight: USI Insurance Services Northwest

From many great individuals, USI has become one unique industry leader. USI began in 1994 with a single office of $6.5 million in revenue and 40 associates. Today, USI has approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across nearly 200 offices nationwide. USI has served over 500,000 clients meeting…

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Member Spotlight – Bender CCP

Privately owned, Bender US was purchased in 2008 by Michael and Randy Potter. In 2010, with a goal of expanding the company’s field service capabilities, the brothers purchased California Centrifugal Pump repair company, CCP, and relocated it to Vernon where it would operate under one roof with Bender US. With each…

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Member Spotlight: Connected DOT Consulting

Connected DOT. Consulting brings a proven track record of providing strategic sales support and fostering valuable business relationships in the environmental sector. They specialize in helping companies navigate complex sales processes and deliver impactful results in all things environmental, with an emphasis in EH&S. With our deep expertise in market intelligence…

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Member Spotlight – Levi Mason Industrial

Levi Mason Industrial is a new Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in marine habitability overhaul including but not limited to -Heads -Galleys -Overhead -Bulkhead panels -Electrical -Pilot House Mods/Overhauls -Staterooms/other berthing space overhauls -Marine furniture removal/installation -HVAC -General Joinery -Door Installation We are also a certified Washington State…

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Member Spotlight – AMP United

AMP United is strategically located throughout the United States to accommodate various regional military, port, commercial, and industrial installations. AMP United began as a full-scale marine preservation company for Navy and Coast Guard pier-side, emergent, and extended maintenance availabilities. With a long-established background in Industrial & Commercial Coatings, AMP United serves various industries…

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Challenges in Ship Repair Industry

Navigating through the issues, challenges, and opportunities in the ship repair industry

Infrastructure Limitations

Addressing industrial base capacity constraints and the modernization of infrastructure required to support fleet sustainment and operational readiness

Lack of Collaboration

Addressing critical knowledge gaps and information silos within the ship repair industrial base

Regulatory Compliance

Mitigating operational risk through the disciplined management of regulatory frameworks and federal compliance mandates unique to the maritime defense sector

Knowledge and Information Gap

Optimizing the dissemination of technical specifications and educational tools required for mission-critical maintenance

Our Solutions

Providing comprehensive services to address ship repair industry challenges

Ship Repair

We provide comprehensive ship repair services for Navy ships.

Maintenance Services

We offer reliable maintenance services to keep Navy ships in peak performance.

Supply Chain Support

We offer comprehensive supply chain support for ship repair projects.

Join the Puget Sound Ship Repair Association

The Puget Sound Ship Repair Association (PSSRA) facilitates critical strategic engagement between our membership and Navy Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) leadership. Through general membership and specialized committees, PSSRA provides a formal forum for bilateral dialogue regarding mission-critical challenges.

Our collaborative focus encompasses technical and operational drivers, including Quality Assurance (QA), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), projected workload, NAVSEA Standard Items, and Process Control Procedures (PCP). We invite your organization to contribute its expertise and join a unified voice dedicated to the advancement of the maritime industrial base

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Our Journey

PSSRA has been a trusted partner in the ship repair industry for years, delivering exceptional services and fostering collaboration.

With a client-focused approach, we have worked with numerous shipyards, suppliers, and professionals, achieving remarkable results.

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Benefits of Joining PSSRA

Discover the advantages of becoming a member of Puget Sound Ship Repair Association

Enhanced Collaboration

Access to a network of industry professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing

Advocacy and Representation

Proactive voice in regional ship repair industry issues, representing the interests of our members

Information and Education

Valuable resources, seminars, and educational materials to stay updated with industry advancements

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