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….

PSSRA News

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Member Spotlight

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 – 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: 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: 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 – 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: 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 – 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: Leavitt Group Northwest

Henry and Al Koetje opened Koetje Insurance in 1947, then merged Koetje Insurance with Leavitt Group Northwest in 2012. Joining Leavitt Group allowed them to remain local, while adding nationally recognized companies and a wealth of insurance resources. This means they can provide comprehensive coverage with competitive pricing. For many years their…

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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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: MSHS Pacific Power Group

With over 60 years of expertise, Pacific Power Group’s Power Generation division provides MTU Solutions for commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical facilities, data centers, institutional applications, and more, to custom-engineered solutions. Their knowledgeable team keeps your power generation system running at peak performance, giving customers peace of mind. Centralized in Kent, WA.,…

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Member Spotlight: The Sun Building

The Sun Building is 2 blocks from the PSNS main gate, with over 30,000sf suitable for office, light industrial, and storage, and has ample reserved parking. For more detail, please see visit: https://sites.google.com/view/sunbuilding/home Contact Info:Phone: (206) 650-5864545 5th StreetBremerton, WA 98337Website: https://sites.google.com/view/sunbuilding/home

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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: 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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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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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