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 – Newport News Shipbuilding HII

For 128 years, Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) has carried on the legacy of American shipbuilding, building some of the most famous ships in American naval history with a diverse workforce of craftsmen and engineers. We proudly build U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines, and provide after market services for both. In…

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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 – MD Marine Electric

MD Marine Electric was founded in Early 2000 by David “Mac” Davey to service the electrical needs of small vessels such as tugboats, barges and fishing boats. Today, MD Marine Electric operates in multiple states and maintains union contracts to ensure a work force for any sized project. MD Marine has…

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Member Spotlight: Port of Seattle

Founded in 1911 by a vote of the people as a special purpose government, the Port of Seattle’s mission is to promote economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce and job creation in an equitable, accountable and environmentally responsible manner. Their vision is to…

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Member Spotlight – Técnico Corporation

Técnico Corporation was founded in 1990 by Rafael Torrech III to provide premier hull, mechanical, structural and electrical support services to the local Master Ship Repair yards in the Hampton Roads, VA area. As a proud and successful graduate of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) development program for small and disadvantaged…

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Member Spotlight – HII Mission Technologies

HII develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned autonomous systems; LVC solutions; fleet modernization; and critical nuclear operations. HII is America’s largest shipbuilder and a…

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Member Spotlight – Walashek Industrial & Marine

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. (Walashek) is a small business ship and industrial repair activity. Since its inception in 1986, Walashek has provided quality service to marine and industrial customers worldwide. Walashek is proud to be a highly recognized and established organization in the field of boiler repairs, installations, and testing,…

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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: 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 – Washington Marine Cleaning

Washington Marine Cleaning, LLC. was established in Washington State in the Spring of 2002 and provides the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, MARAD, Cruise Lines and industrial/commercial businesses with the services of Tank Cleaning, Mechanical Cleaning, Oil Flushing & Hydro-blasting Specializing in Tank Cleaning and Technical System Flushing…

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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 – Metropolitan Solutions

In today’s highly competitive environment, quick turnaround, absolute precision, professional expertise, and personalized attention to your needs matter more than ever. Across our portfolio of environmental testing, training and real estate due diligence services, we pledge to you the best in rapid, attentive client service and dedication to providing you with…

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Member Spotlight – Fincantieri Marine Repair

Fincantieri Marine Repair (FMR) is strategically located on the St. Johns River, in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. We offer a full range of marine repair services to meet customer needs, whether planned or emergency. At FMR we service cruise ships, yachts, bulk tankers, workboats, commercial, and military vessels. FMR is a subsidiary…

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Member Spotlight – Everett Ship Repair

Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR) is a subsidiary of Ice Cap Holding, LCC and sister company to Ice Floe, LLC dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Shared Ice Services, LLC, and Everett Floating Structures, LLC. ESR was established in October 2019; expanding Ice Cap’s shipbuilding portfolio. Together the sister-companies offer a complete…

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Member Spotlight – W&O Supply

W&O’s origins begin with entrepreneur Herbert E. Goelz, a graduate of Kings Point Maritime Academy and chief mate on liberty ships during World War II. He combined his love for the marine business with his vision to be in every major port in the United States to make W&O the only…

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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 – 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 – South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc. is a Minority Owned, self-certified Small Disadvantaged Business, headquartered in San Diego, California. The company was incorporated in 1991 by Canuto T. Lopez who is the sole owner and current President. With sales far surpassing $20 million annually, South Bay Sand Blasting and…

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Member Spotlight – NSC Technologies

The mission of NSC is to provide opportunities for our people and to improve the community. Our core values are the driving force behind everything we do. NSC is dedicated to being the most trusted provider of innovative staffing solutions servicing the global marine, energy, commercial and industrial marketplace. We achieve…

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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: CTR Group

Founded in 1987, CTR Group is a leading staffing and workforce solutions provider specializing in skilled trades, technical, and professional personnel for the maritime, ship repair, and defense industries. With over 35 years of experience, CTR has built a strong reputation for delivering highly qualified talent to support government and commercial…

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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: 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 – 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 – 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 – Orbis Sibro Inc

AN ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS COMPANYORBIS is a veteran-owned small business (VOSB) established in 2000 that provides engineering, technical, and consulting services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Commercial Clients. Our employee demographics include engineers, scientists, researchers, and technicians, often prior military personnel representing all branches of the Armed Forces. ORBIS provides…

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Member Spotlight – Coastal Marine Services Inc.

CMSI and their years of excellent workmanship and customer service have been used to insulate equipment, systems, processes, structures, as well as numerous other specially contracted projects. Structural[Bulkhead and Overhead(Hull Insulation) onboard US Naval Ships is a specialized Industry skill that CMSI has been performing for over two decades]. With quality…

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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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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 – Pirtek

Located in Rockledge, Florida, the team at PIRTEK USA’s corporate headquarters takes pride in our role as a franchisor and distributor of quality products. As the franchisor, we have committed to providing excellent and continuous support to our U.S. network of more than 100 franchise locations. Franchisees receive assistance in marketing,…

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Challenges in Ship Repair Industry

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

Infrastructure Limitations

Lack of adequate infrastructure and resources for efficient ship repair and modernization

Lack of Collaboration

Limited collaboration and communication between ports, ship repair associations, and industry professionals

Regulatory Compliance

Complexities of meeting government regulations and requirements in ship repair operations

Knowledge and Information Gap

Limited access to valuable ship repair industry information and educational resources

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 members have the opportunity through general membership and committee meetings to interact with Navy regional maintenance managers to discuss areas of common concern. Topics include quality, environmental, safety & health concerns, workload, NAVSEA standard items, process control procedures, and others. We invite you to add your voice and support to our organization.

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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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