Leading Ship Repair Association in the Puget Sound Region

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Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight – American Equity Underwriters

AEU is the program administrator for a group mutual association based in Bermuda, American Longshore Mutual Association, Ltd. (ALMA), which is authorized to provide USL&H by the U.S. Department of Labor. In addition, AEU has binding authority with Great American Insurance Company and PMA to provide a companion State Act Workers’ Compensation…

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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 – 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 – Wartsila Defense Inc.

Wärtsilä established its US operations in 1979 through its subsidiary Wärtsilä North America, Inc. (WNA). Wärtsilä employs professionals in 8 regional locations across the US. This also includes LOCK-N-STITCH, Wärtsilä Energy Storage Inc. and Defense Maritime Solutions.  WNA’s Energy and Marine teams serve the commercial power market (utilities, independent power producers,…

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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 – 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 – Vigor Industrial LLC

With nine locations and more than 2,300 workers Vigor Industrial is the leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair and complex fabrication in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. We build fishing boats, tugs, ferries, barges, fireboats, high performance Special Forces combatant crafts and specialized vessels of all kinds. Our shipbuilding experts live for…

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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 – 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 – Port of Port Angeles

As a leader in economic development, the Port of Port Angeles has at its core the mission of bringing prosperity to the communities of the north Olympic Peninsula. The Port does this through thoughtful and creative management of people, resources and infrastructure to promote the long-term well-being of the citizens and…

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Member Spotlight – JAG Marine Repair

JAG Welding, Fab & Services (JAG WFS) is a direct services company providing NAVSEA certified specialty welding, fabrication and other key shipyard services direct to our shipyard customers. Based in Seattle, Washington, our specialty welding and fabrication crews support a vital marine services industry here in the Northwest and rapidly mobilized…

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Member Spotlight – Oceaneering

In 1964, Mike Hughes and Johnny Johnson formed a Gulf of Mexico diving company called World Wide Divers. The company grew in response to increasing demand for their services and in 1969 merged with two other diving companies to form Oceaneering International, Inc. Since the beginning, the company has transformed from…

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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 – 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.Our decades of specialized experience and performance-oriented culture makes us uniquely qualified to compete for,…

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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 – 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 – Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication Inc.

A NAVSEA Master Ship Repair Contractor PACSHIP has served the U.S. Military, including the Navy, Military Sealift Command, Coast Guard and Army, as well as a wide spectrum of commercial customers ranging from other shipyards to cruise lines, since 1969. PACSHIP is NAVSEA-certified as both a Master Ship Repair Contractor (MSRA)…

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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 – 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 – HII-Technical Solutions Div.

HII Technical Solutions’ Fleet Support Group is comprised of AMSEC, Undersea Solutions Group, and Continental Maritime of San Diego.  They have expertise in marine engineering analyses and design services; naval architecture studies; shipyard industrial engineering; HM&E/C4I installation and support services; and waterfront systems modernization, testing, and maintenance. Their skill and knowledge…

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Member Spotlight – Green Toes GRP & Coatings

Green Toes GRP & Coatings, Inc., founded in San Diego, California, in 1994, provides our government and commercial customers excellence in service. The company has worked on Navy destroyers, cruisers, carriers, LPD’s, LHA’s and FFG’s. Contact Info:Phone: (619) 482-1209Address: 1433 Roosevelt AveNational City, CA 91950Website: https://greentoes.com/

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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 – ASI Service Inc.

ASI Services headquarters, incorporated in 2011, is located in San Diego, California. Since its inception, ASI has provided exemplary workmanship in the marine, industrial, and commercial industries. Focusing on quality and safety over quantity and profit, ASI has established itself as a premiere contractor and employer. Capable of delivering an exceptional…

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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 – Tork Systems

Tork Systems is a leading supplier to the military and commercial marine industry. We provide a wide range of valves, pipe and fittings to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, offshore and shipbuilding companies in the United States. Our experienced team has extensive experience in navy and marine piping applications to assist…

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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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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 – 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 – 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 – 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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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

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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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