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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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 – International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA)

International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA) was founded in 1984 by a group of professionals committed to providing the best surface preparation solutions to the marine industry. The ship repair and new ship construction industry is fast paced and competitive. The nature of the industry places stringent requirements on contractors to…

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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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: HarborLand 2C LLC

HarborLand 2C has been performing ship repair services on the West Coast for 32 years and was formerly known as Puglia Engineering Inc. Their experience with mobile ship repair crews is available for scheduled services or emergency repairs. They are highly experienced at performing repairs in emergency situations where time is…

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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 – 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 – 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 – Propulsion Controls Engineering

Repairing Expectations Is Not All We Do… We Repair Engines Too. Propulsion Controls Engineering (PCE) is a full service electro-mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor. We offer a wide array of services including repair of rotating machinery and pumps, electric motor and generators, diesel engines, governors and controls, hydraulics, welding and valve…

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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 – 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 – 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 – Global Government Services

Global is a woman-owned small business with an organizational infrastructure comparable to that of a well-established medium size business. We have the legacy of performing operation and maintenance services on Federal Contracts since 1963. Our corporate headquarters is based in Newport Beach CA with satellite operational offices in Cocoa Beach FL,…

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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – PeopleReady

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled…

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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 – Tradesmen International

Tradesmen International provides construction contractors and industrial companies with North America’s best, safety-minded skilled craftsmen, simply because we are the industry’s premier skilled workforce recruiters. From our National Recruiting Center and network of more than 100 local offices, industry recruitment experts with multiple years of construction experience identify top craftsmen who…

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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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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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