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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Member Spotlight

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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – CIRCOR

CIRCOR designs and manufactures a variety of pumps and valves from brands Allweiler, IMO, Warren, and Portland. These pumps and valves are used on all of the Navy ships and submarines in critical applications. They have been working in the pumps and valves industry for 20+ years in engineering, product management,…

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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – US Electric

US Electric is a nimble, turnkey, full service marine electrical company, with the ability to swiftly address your vessel’s issues on demand, or provide the team to take on longer, weeks- or months-long projects that are more complex. The team will travel to your vessel. With over 100 years of industry…

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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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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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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